there IS mandatory handling for all visiting aircraft. However, the flying school south side "tends" not to charge for this service.
Surely they wouldn't charge you for handling when you haven't been "handled"? I can understand it at the north side where you need marshalling, security screening escorting etc... but at the flying school?
Anyway, I e-mailed the Senior Admin Assistant at the Landing Charges Department and this is the reply:
Good morning
The below charges are all ex vat so please add on 17.5 vat.
As for handling, this is mandatory for the Northside of the terminal. However, if you go southside which is were our flying club is situated there is no handling charge.
Regards