L+S - precisely the point of my loaded question. Now that they can get onto a permit the vast majority of Austers and their owners will benefit greatly - something that one or two who want to fly over built up areas etc have some difficulty to appreciate. However, I don't think it would have been EASA wielding the axe - they are not interested in a load of ancient rag and bone Annex II aircraft - it would have been the CAA with its lawyer-driven interpretation of our antiquated national rules.