As an exercise in democracy I am happy that we have finally left the Titanic on our speedboat (their description). No doubt the EU still will do whatever it can to stymie the progress of UK to dissuade other states from leaving. The CAA highlighted 'potential' issues in terms of a no-deal scenario but no-one seemed to know exactly what the terms of a trade deal would mean for licences. Now we know. My surprise (although I suppose I shouldn't be) stems from the fact that the CAA allow EASA licence holders to fly here. If permission was was withdrawn then maybe there would be some incentive for EASA to change their stance. As it is why should they?