Pace can just do a straight exams then skills test with a TRE on his type. Which more than likely can be combined with his FAA check. He won't have to fanny around in a piston unless he wants to.
I wouldn't be to sure about leaving it until 2014 all it takes is one crash in the wrong country and the insurance not paying out and the game changes quite dramatically.
It also opens your estate up for all sorts of liablities so not only one parent less but also pennyless as well.