as the the standard of the 2FTS graduate seems to have decreased at the same time
It seems to me that everyone always had it tougher when they were on course. I honestly do not think that there is a real difference. People need to realise that the new graduate will always look worse over time because it is natural to compare them to yourself who has gained additional experience over time.
But who can really say!!
As for PAF's excellent idea
. You will be a GPCAPT in no time with ideas like that. I can tell you what I would have done if they had tried to slap an extra roso on for FIC and it sure would not involve instructing.