here in Germany we haven't put the JAR-FCL into national law yet...AND I HOPE WE DON'T!! I see only problems ahead! The idea was good (common training throughout Europe, etc.), but it has been made so strict and difficult! Originally it wasn't supposed to expire...that has changed...new instructors will not be available...too expensive and how in the world can you instruct 100 hours in 2 years without any students available?? All instructors will fight over the few that exist!
and then there are national restrictions, like aerobatics and glider-tow...you can't do them outside your own country without special permission from the visiting country! try getting that on a weekend!
anyone know how to renew the CPL? I couln't find it in the JAR-FCL drafts I've read...only the training requirements....
I would be very interested in any backlash from you about your experience with this new license.......
Keep flying!
WestWind1950