Hi there. Rule changes are indeed strange and somewhat disruptive. In NZ we went through a change a few years back from Regulations prescribed in 1953, to new Civil Aviation Rules (CAR) to bring us into line with the FAA system. It seems silly to me, that in times of free international trade and expatriation, to have such differing systems. About time the European Authorities forgot about trying to preserve their power, and think about their pilots. My sincerest feelings for all of you.
Kermie