Totally agree, Jinkster.
Time we went back to the old "6 months and an upgrade check."
Much more sensible (and instructor-friendly.)
Btw, nearly as daft as insisting on using an FIC X for the removal of an aerobatic limitation. How many FIC Xs do you know who are current aerobatic instructors ?? (Sorry, off thread !!)
It'll happen but not in your time, I'm afraid.
Good luck.