Wish they'd do that in NZ. I have to get a type rating on a 152 and a 172 and a 172 with a variable pitch prop conversion, and a 172 with manual flaps as opposed to the first one that had electric flaps ! Crazy.
The retractable / variable pitch microlight that I fly with a 100 HP Rotax is a different type to the one with fixed gear / variable pitch and a 80 HP Rotax.
All makes money for the Conspiracy Against Aviation !