I can't think of a better one that would be acceptable to Europe, so I guess it seems like a good idea to me.
I guess that about sums up EASA - we are so bereft of ideas it is the best we can come up with - so everyone will just have to put up with it.
What a very sad iditement of the whole process - and we are prepared to go along with it.
Even the most elementary of discussions sets out all the reasons why it is a silly idea. You have some really experienced instrument pilots and instructors on here telling you it will not work. EASA needs to wake up and smell the coffee - it is them that is out of step with everyone else.
Lambs to the slaughter comes to mind.
They may well get what they think they want - but it doesnt mean it makes any sense.