Yes I did consider that one Bose and it is still a possibility. I am planning to gradually retire over the next 3 years or so and have always wanted to have a go at instruction but have never had the time. I was originally going to do an FI(R)(H) but was not quite in time to get enough hours in before the rules changed to require CPL knowledge a few years back. The main reason to consider a 3 axis microlight rating apart from the no CPL requirement is that I have been flying these a/c quite a bit recently and there happens to be a microlight school about a mile from my house so it would be very convenient. If I really am unable to find anywhere to do the course, the CRI rating is a fall back option unless the EASA rules change re NPPL instruction.