Helimutt,
Yes, some good points there.
Funnily enough after getting the letter from my Insurance Company I did a bit of reasearch........Robinson themselves do their own Nomex flight suit for around $200 and HTS will 'make' you a refurbished helmet to your requirements for around £500.
You are right though it would be incredibly expensive to supply suits and helmets to everyone, especially to have all sizes available.
I have to say that I didn't realise that you can but specialist Aviation insurance, separate to my Personal Insurance........I will search Google now!
One thing I still can't understand though is that after reading through past threads on the subject of safety why anyone would see fit to 'laugh' at anyone turning up in safety gear, we don't laugh at motorcyclists turning up in leather protective suits and helmets so why helicopter pilots, especially trainee pilots where surely the greatest risk of accidents prevail?
Some great posts though, the advice and opinions is always appreciated.
K77.