@M9 - Thanks for highlighting that.. quite possibly...
I'm afraid I don't really know anything different about quality of training establishments therefore have no other school to compare against. But it is not the school in my opinion.. just my inquisitive nature to keep digging deeper about certain things particularly when I see how it relates in practice.
The theory part was covered by myself from the Air Law book (very first exam I took) hence the VFR, VMC and all the definitions not being fresh.
I do a regular recap to "bridge the gap of knowledge" but am more interested in how the "theory" relates to the "practical" - and I think that will only come with experience.
For example, in the situation on our last flight - I obviously didn't have the command but was still able to offer input towards the flight taking in to account the rules
@thing - IR or IMC is on the list (subject to funding) - after i've recovered from the last dent in my wallet
Scoobster