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and they'll simply build in the "cost" of the optional stuff so you're going
to pay for it whether you use it or not.
Well, if they do, then it negates the argument about decreasing safety,
doesn't it?

Not really. If overall costs go up, people fly fewer hours, and are
rustier when they do fly.



mmmmm..... Not so convincing.That would have to be demonstrated.
I do think the intial argument is convincing - if pilots are charged money
for a briefing, then many will launch without it. Same for VFR flight
following. That's a good argument against such a system - however the
solution is just as simple as has been suggested here - charge for it even if
it isn't specifically used!!

For my part - if they start charging higher landing fees, then I'm just not
going to land!

GF