I agree with your analysis, PP. Basic IF currency training should not be done in the Trident Sim (the speed of the thing usually blows my mind very quickly <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> )
One aspect where the Trident will always win is on cost: at £50ph, it is cheaper than most FNPTs (I'm not sure about LGU's prices but given that may schools rent old multi-piston FNPT(G)s at £100ph + VAT it wouldn't surprise me if they're more expensive than this).
No takers for an informal Sim Day for new CPL/IR/MCCs?
Cheers!. .foggy.