Aren't we still missing the original point of this thread which, is losing all examination credits. (not specifically missing dedlines). Without an upgrade route from CPL to ATPL, basing the upgrade on CPL credits, (as in the old system), the introduction of the new (so so much imporoved) JAA system does disadvantage existing CPL holders by forcing them to re take examinations in subjects which they have already passed. Bear in mind many of these people have been continuing to demonstrate the so relevent knowledge of these subjects, since passing their examinations, by working as commercial pilots, (instructors, single crew taxi, rhs 747 etc.). Why should they have to jump through all these hoops 'again'? (Please, don't anyone suggest that the subject matter in the JAA stuff is any more relevant to modern aeroplane operations that the old stuff was ..... 20%)
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VNE or nothing