"bolt from the blue"
another case of head in sand regarding this half arsed part m fiasco?
Surely, as you would have entered into a contract for these camo services the costs would have been presented and agreed prior to signing?
The figures quoted are taking leg lifting to a new level, but we are stuck with it until the CAA change their mind (yet) again.
£800/year for you to tell the camo you've flown 50 hours so they can tell you you need a 50 hour check
Get the maintence manuals and SBs and do it yourself!
The LAE option for ELA1 ARC stuff takes the p*ss too - how many LAEs are going to pay £945 + renewal fees to have the priviledge of doing this for already ungrateful owners? How many "PJs" will it take to recover this cost? Mind you they get infinitely better coverage with all types on licence than a CAMO with specific types for the cost!
Yes, the system stinks.
