I have to agree with A and C on this one.
Part of becoming a Professional pilot is taking upon yourself the task of understanding regualtory documents. If you can't be bothered to find the (now online for heavens sake!) CAP pertaining to CAA charges then perhaps you don't want to be a Professional pilot quite as much as if often required...
An as historical aside it was Churchill who decreed that the new fangled Air Ministry must be self funding from charges made against air companies and their employees. Much unlike it Naval counterpart... Don't blame the CAA for having to charge you at a commercial rate whilst the FAA are a Government funded agency. Just another example of anti-competitive US aviation policy!
The CAA are much much more customer focussed than they were even five years ago. I know you may find that hard but it is true. I hated writing big cheques to them just as much as you - but - you must blame Churchill for that and not the CAA staff.
Just make sure you stuff your face in the canteen should you visit :o !!!
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