The CAA are a law un-to themselves. This year when trying to take my X licence they arranged a date and apparently sent me a letter giving me the date, which I never received. Then charged me £69.00 for failing to attend. When I complained that I couldn't go to the exam because I did't know about it they said "tough luck because if you don't pay the money you can't apply for another exam" What choice did I have? I paid the fine and the fee for another exam and thankfully passed.They are not called the "Capaign Against Aviation" for nothing.