Have I got this right then?

[rich49]

Hiya, I have just been looking at a FAQ page on South African Flying. I am going to do my PPL in South Africa next summer, but because I want to go further than just a PPL I will need a JAA licence, so I need to convert.
In order to convert from a SA PPL to a JAA PPL, if I have LESS THAN 100 hours, but I hold a CAA class 1, I have to pass all 6 ground exams and the R/T and then the skills test, then I will be eligble for a JAA PPL is that correct?
Thank you for your help.
Richard

[BEagle]

Only if you SA licence is current and valid in all respects. Let it lapse by just one day or fail to finish the course and you'll only receive a 10 hour maximum credit from ALL JAR-FCL PPL requirements....

[rich49]

Ok thanks. If I flew 12 hours or more in the UK my SA PPL stays valid though right? If I do let it lapse, then I can revalidate it at certain UK flying schools though? (not that I plan to let it happen of course!!!).