Do the RAF want to continue to be responsible for Air Cadet flying, particularly VGS flying? It does not easily fit into the present structure, it is hard to properly monitor with so many remote units operating mostly at weekends and it presents Senior Officers who find themselves in a supervisory role having to chose between following all procedures fully and curtailing activity or using some discretion which could be career ending. Some of the military flying training task is contracted out to civilian companies. The civil training side has a number of TRTOs who provide a safe environment churning out cadet pilots for the airlines. I am told the "cost" of 1 hour of Vigi flying is £250 the bulk of which is the cost of the considerable support the military think is necessary and up to now has so sadly failed our young people. If we want to provide flying experience and training up to solo standard there are countless flying clubs up and down the country who are regulated and can provide this training at a fraction of the cost. Even with the necessary oversight the RAF would want to put in place this would be a more cost effective and quicker solution to this sad episode.