Jhieminga , Genghis, thanks , yes I originally thought about not changing and just leaving it as it was, however it seemed simpler ( perhaps not in retrospect !) to have it all under the same authority. I too thought that any EASA examiner could test any EASA licensed pilot but it seems that in some authorities they have to be ‘recognised’ even though this may mean that they just have to perform an on line course in order to be recognised by that state …….so much for EASA providing uniformity ! I’m checking to see if my FE is recognised, meantime it would make sense to just delay the paperwork as suggested by Jhieminga, however since AESA have taken three weeks just to acknowledge their receipt of an e mail that seems like it could be a long delay. Honestly the bureaucracy in some places !!! Never thought I’d be wishing for the efficiency of the CAA !!