The problem here is that people are confusing politics with common sense. The pre JAR system was good, but we won’t get it back. JAR was a mistake, but we just didn’t do enough to stop it. Therefore we need a process that puts management of UK private flying back in our own hands. Enter stage left, political expedient, “NPPL”.
With regard to reduced hours. . .
For those advocating mandatory radio nav training, do you know that there are lots of little planes flying around with no equipment. How on Earth do they manage? Also, I assume Microlight pilots get no IMC training at all. How on Earth do they manage? Must be luck I suppose.