I have heard some info from various sources on the new categories too. The target for introducing whatever EASA come up with is said to be around March 2007. There are also said to be options availble on weight categories (up to 600kg and up to 2Mt????[speculation]), which will hopefully open the market up for new aircraft and new pilots. This industry needs new blood and has the potential to become a much larger market.
I don't believe you when you say you are not on Ian's payroll
ha ha, but all the same yes Flyer have covered the topic well. However, speculation in print only fuels the confusion surrounding the topic. When definitive answers and confirmed reports are released we will see (you obviously know who I work for)Today's Pilot and other titles taking more of a vested interset.
Nathan