Even the best laid plans can go to pot due to circumstances unforeseen.
At our end of the aviation spectrum the reality is that such is not an uncommon occurence, due to our limited all-weather capabilities and the material we operate with.
That begs the question who should pick up the tab when things don't go to plan.
I personally think, since any take-off is non mandatory for flying, that this is my responsibility. Contingency plans therefore consist of taking enough funds for the unexpected rather than relying on freebies.
Strasser's scheme is of course a good one. And if taking the worry about earthly, monetary matters stops ploughing anyone into a mountain and end up taking off for their last flight, then that has to be a good thing.
There will always be people trying to pull a fast one, that is not the reserve of this particular scheme, but those abusers should not be the cause of it to be withdrawn.
Those that abuse it should be told: 'On yer bike!'
It would be good to understand that the waiving of a landing fee is something that can be granted by the airport not taken/demanded by the flyer.
It is my personal view that anyone who would not land at any airport for fear of their charges does not value their life very much. After all there is no airport on these shores that charges more than a few hours worth of flying..........................
It is good practice to consider eventualities that can occur when taking to the skies. To do so makes one prepared and less likely to have to take decisions on the hoof.
Things that would be good to have worked out plans for, before committing to flight are:
What do I when:
1. I have an engine failure in the various stages of the flight.
2. My passengers needs a pee/chuck up/have had enough
3. My pilot mate wants to carry on when I would not have had I flown alone
4. We get stuck away from home
etc.