neilb2nd, the RIA was widely publicised and the BMAA responded accordingly. In fact the exact same words were seen in several responses from Microlight pilots; orchestrated responses are not viewed in the same light as individual responses. MS Word is very useful for sniffing out 'cut and paste' responses to RIAs!
Those on the old-style Microlight licences can continue as they are.
Those with NPPLs don't have to do any dual training if they wish to restrict themselves to flying single seat Microlight aeroplanes only.
But all others WILL have to do some continuation training. That doesn't have to be a single 60 min flight - build it up however you wish. It is well known that the average Microlight pilot flies many more than 12 hours in 24 months, so 'coughing up' to do 1 of those with a FI is hardly going to break the bank.
It was the majority view of the NPPL P&SC that, particularly now the Micolight world is flying aircraft right up to the maximum weight limit which are SSEAs in all but 1 kg, the dual training is now necessary.
When you just flew the original lightweight aeroplanes, things were very different. But you've pushed and pushed the weight limit and it was generally felt that a line had to be drawn. The CAA's safety statistics were also considered.
All those who kept saying how gucci their high performance Microlights were - and how they outperformed tired old spamcans - should reflect on the wisdom of having made such statements.
Can I have the old PPL(M) please? No - it's no longer available.