Crikey Chipmunk, I'm not that much of an ogre! I do however agree with what you said.
Pretzal, the extra 30 hours will only give the candidate the minimum command time (exclusive of ICUS) required to hold an ATPL. Lots more to get re: the requirements for the AOC and all the other ATPL requirements.
My estimate, 4-5 years at best. That of course depends on CASA agreeing to water down the existing regs!
