I instruct in the U.S. I would'nt say things are as bad (I only pay about 35 UKP for my medical every 3 years and $100 for CFI renewl), But I have noticed that checkride fees have gone up. I took my Commercial multi ride 2 years ago and it cost $250. Now it's steadily gone up to $300. The product (checkride itself) remains unchanged, but the price has gone up. I'd like an explanation for this too. Considering the examiner does on average 3 hours of work, he's getting paid $100 an hour. Why should he get paid 10 times more then me when he barely even does anything??! Hell, I'm the one giving the checkride recommendation!
Enough ranting for tonight.
