but I can see the attraction for many.
I hope that "the many" enjoy it while it lasts. The new proposed LPL, which will replace the PPL and NPPL, seems to offer the worst of both worlds as far as the medical goes.
Unless there is a strong response during the consultation period, which ends on February 28, the new medical will be carried out by GP's (only if they have some aeronautical, medical knowledge, whatever that means). It will be a check(questionnaire) and the recommended cost is about £169. I am not sure what you can do if your GP has no interest in aviation matters.
Hopefully, it won't come in until anno domini has forced my retirement so I will enjoy it while it lasts.