Or a battery powered GPS???
I can appreciate where you are coming from WWW (although your language doesn't help your argument).
But I'm afraid we will have to differ.
While I agree completely that we should always admit to our problems, the simple reality is that some people won't. If using the word training makes them more likely to ask for help in time, then so be it. It's better than them not asking for help.
This is not just a GA problem. There have been examples of commercial airlines running out of fuel, yet refusing to declare a mayday. One in NY comes to mind, but I have read about others.
I'd be interested to see the reply you get from the CAA. Any chance you'd publish it here, along with the letter you are sending them?
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