Pretty sure it was the account boys that put the mockers on the full PPL, and very nice it was to whilst it existed, I had a PPL beforehand and got 35 hours free flying, gained my IMC and night ratings. The BEA course also proved useful as the instructor was able to sign of the hours towards my IMC, still looks a bit incongrous to have HS21 in the log book but it counted!!
I think the current Kaizen (or going over old ground)event is looking at all things to do with training and one thing is to get the students onto the flight deck. It has been suggested to place it when they are at their units and at least have a bit better understanding and can ask more relevant questions. Problem is that once on a watch the managers say you are not having a fam flight on my budget. So it all goes back to money, which can only get worse now.
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