Uncertainty is also created deliberately by regulatory bodies. Nobody is going to propose a hard-hitting and extremely controversial regulation in a half hearted manner.
Yes, you are of course correct.
I suppose my point was that under the auspices of the CAA so far as FCL was concerned we have had a long period of stability. Pilots knew the requirments - and they knew where they stood.
EASA has caused much instability. Pilots do not know whether to train towards an IMCR. They dont know whether there might be further challenges to the FAA IR (although I dont it) and they dont know whether thier will be other widespread changes.
Perhaps EASA was a great mistake but it is too late for that.
However if EASA is not aware how strongly we feel about certain of the proposed changes then we shouldnt be surprised if changes there will be - and we will not like them
Returning to the issue, given that the life of an IMCR is 25 months, can anyone tell me if this means the CAA will have to cease issueing the rating or instructors have to cease signing off the renewal at leat 25 months before the rating is abolished (if that comes too pass)?