LPC very straight forward just basic handling nothing too strenuous! I did mine with Mike Beeston at Exeter, excellant chap and very helpfull , he does his best to fit the test around you, but he is very busy. The test does have to be with an FIE if memory serves me right. I couldn't see any benefit in keeping the old licence as the new licence covers all of its priveliges. Cost wise, as usual, most expensive thing the aircraft which worked out at about £140 for the test. Examiners fee can be found on the CAA website as they charge a standard amount (but don't quote me!). Well worth doing though in my opinion before the EASA thing takes real hold and you find you have a worthless licence with possibly no way of upgrading. At least the bridge from old to new still exists at present