A and C
It's all self induced, though. RAF Halton flying club regulalrly fly 100+ children in the space of about 4 hours at their annual 'Young Flyers' event. All is 'above board', with licensed pilots, valid insurance, close supervision and has done this since I took my kid there 7 or 8 years ago. So why we have to make a huge 'meal' of flying cadets is just beyond me...
Anyway, if we are wedded to the uber-expensive 2FTS way of doing business then how about the following for their 'new' fleet if A-S won't play ball:
Schemp-Hirth Arcus:
Arcus
Ximango:
Home
Stemme S12, S10 or S6:
S12 - NEW STEMME
HK36 Dimona:
HK36 Super Dimona ? Born to shine :: Diamond Aircraft Industries
Alstar Perkoz:
SZD-54-2 PERKOZ | Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o.
I'm sure some of them would like a contract for 50-100 aircraft to augment the current ailing Air Cadet gliding fleet - especially if there was an option to buy more when the rest wear out?
The B Word