..but once EASA FCL rules bite, your UK PPL will be invalid and it will not be possible to revalidate/renew it. Examiners will not be able to sign the renewal certificate so the licence, although valid for life, will be unusable
Terminological carelessness Peter. I don't have to renew my LICENCE, its for life. What I have to do is revalidate my RATING and have a valid medical. The JAA Rating Revalidation already qualifies.
Of course the CAA could revoke my licence, but they have not signalled any intent to do that, indeed it is they who have suggested that I can continue to fly Annex II but not EASA.
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/620/srg_l&...s_Sept2010.pdf