Totally agree with you!
Im fretting over the time I have left to pass the IR but I just cant afford it at the moment.
My Gripes also include the following...
I did all the ATPL (A) exams needed plus the ATPL (H) POF to get my CPL. I also have a fixed wing licence and thought "Why not get the CPL (A). I only have to do the POF (A) and Performance papers. Because its been more than 18 months since I started the ATPL Study I willl have to take ALL 14 ATPL (A) Exams again. SO flying around for 12 months using my CPL counts for nothing, Even though I had to bow to the CAA and do their interim exams which had very little to do with Helicopters.
Mad world, can deal with the mad, cant deal with the extra expense!!
Flash