Just a thought:
Could they give consideration to providing a plain paper chart after the style of a US sectional in place of the present laminated affair, at a US style price, $8.00 vs £14.00 (or $22.40 for our US readers).
Personally, I much prefer to be able write tracks, times and other observations on the chart rather than having to use marker pens that often obliterate underlying detail.
Of course the US sectional comes already folded and is much easier to manipulate in the air. It folds down to a much smaller volume that the laminated thing, even if well used. When folded, the spine conveniently shows the area, validity and other info for quick reference.
It is also far easier for retailers to stock, easier to post and more convenient for pilots to carry a selection, just in case.... I could go on.
If a US sectional wears out, or if I pour coffee on it, I just buy a new one (from any FBO - they always seem to have them). And I have yet to accidentally rip one apart in flight, although the time might come..
Several US FBO's that I know have UK S England charts pinned to a wall somewhere just show students how tough things are in Europe! But I don't hear them clamouring to the FAA to get their charts produced in UK style laminated form.
I suspect that this subject has been done to death before, but does anyone agree (or disagree)? After all, it would be a relatively easy thing to do - just send the digitised copy to a US printer and back comes a UK 'sectional'!