Well crikey bobs, you go away for a day or so and things just take off.
Whilst I am extreamly happy for people to debate the whole pay for/bonding process on this thread (a shameful practice in my opinion) please continue. Bonding for a sensible amount over two/three years (ie 8-10 thousand for a turbo prop, 15 for a large jet) is just about bearable. Paying for a rating is I think is a no no. Not only have you just put in £XX,000 for licence/IR, Mcc etc. But then to fork out a further £XX,000 takes the p***.
PLease if anyone could confirm any of the other details in the original post I would be most grateful.
Let battle commence.