Some further research amongst people in negotiation with EASA.
There is a general feeling that the 2007 date for VFR may slip. The Airlines are gaining extensions provided they have the majority of their fleets converted. The case for getting a VFR only light a/c converted if it is not fitted on the heavy stuff will not stack up. I understand there is more optimism on exceptions of more classes as well. With a lot of luck, the whole problem might just go away!
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