Sir Niall Dementia, I think you've misread the thread. I haven't seen anyone complain about the cost of charts - it was about the future of paper charts. Digital charts still have a cost (if bought through Memory Map, Air Nav Pro, Runway HD etc) and in some cases are more expensive than the paper charts. I prefer to buy the Memory Map charts (at £20, so £2 more than the paper equivalent), so I can print out the sections I need.