Volumex, you have a good instructor!
Leadsled, I well understand the CASA problems, it is a shame.
At least the odd instructor finds ways around it.
Ask your FOI how they train precautionary search and landings?
I would suggest all students do a bit of gliding. If they do not want to do it as a sport at least fly in a two seat motor glider and get some decent forced landing training, right down to landing in suitable fields!
Perhaps a few full spins too!