Whilst I understand the frustration that generates the hyperbole, the fact is that, once the dust settles, we will actually have:
For EASA aircraft - LAPL, PPL, CPL, ATPL, all valid indefinitely
For non-EASA aircraft - NPPL, PPL, CPL, ATPL, all valid indefinitely
Whist the record shows that I am not exactly a supporter of EASA or the CAA, I somehow don't think the world is going to end as a result of having parallel licensing systems for EASA and non-EASA aircraft.
As for the recurring discussion about surreptitiously bugging the wind - WTF? As an examiner, I don't care what the bug(s) are set to provided that they are in accordance with any requirement of the Operations Manual and that the aircraft is flown within the declared limits. In the case of a forced landing, I cannot recall any substantive requirements regarding the heading bug and any examiner who sought to base a fail on the decision of the candidate as to where to set the heading bug would richly deserve the Reg 6 appeal that should immediately follow as well as the resulting loss of examiner privileges.