I really dont think lack or standard of training is the issue here at all, more to do with Vince's "I know better / rules dont apply to me" attitude which I suspect is unlikely to change.
Vince, I can only hope that you learn something from this experience about yourself, aviation is not the sort of activity you can participate in and expect to survive for long with such an attitude, you got lucky this time, if your ever allowed to fly again the outcome might be far more serious next time.
I personally hope Vince is never let loose in the sky at the controls of anything in the future and the CAA use the oppertunity to make an example of him.
Regards
UA