Hi,
JPi, the instructors are employed by the company and get paid regardless of there instructing time. I believe they also have other flying duties.
I don't begrudge paying (thats not the point of this debate), particularly if it was going to the instuctors, which its not directly.
Bahn-Jeaux,
I understand what you are saying, but not all flying schools adopt this practice, as apart from Miraz, I am aware of others who have been charged solo rate for EX14.
I guess this could be another point to check with your flying school before you sign up as there seems to be no consistency.