SW,
I don't want to start this whole debate about the tick in the box and cost issues, which has happened a few times on PPRUNE, but I would like to add that I could not agree more.
I completed my MCC training at Jetlinx just before Christmas, and like you, thought is was a great way to finish off after the IRT, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The LOFT exercise is alot of fun, and in some respects, felt like quite an achievement after completion. Like you say you put everything into practice you have learnt in the 4 previous sim sessions, and the instructor sits back and watches you sweat.
Definately a thumbs up from me
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