What is the point of not having VMC / IMC ratings in the UK? I'm right at the start of my JAR PPL(A) but having been scrubbed twice in July (rain and wind) I know I'm going to need those ratings to enjoy any flying privileges. My apologies to older (possibly) and wiser (defiantly) heads - but isn't this just going to create a three tier system old CAA, JAR PPL and NPPL? I would hope that by the time people get to 80+ hours the differences wash out but its going to be dangerous around the 50 - 80 hours mark skills will be surely be inconsistent?