Having to get licences which have NO relevance to the aircraft flown is madness
The thing is I agree with you totally. The difference between you and I is that I am pragmatic enough to understand the politics of envy.
But I did tell you nearly 5 years ago this was coming. I was told it by the people who are forcing it through and I was told to my face that they would get there way. You can't push against that sort of determination.
Unfortunately with politics people will pay you you lip service and do exactly what they want behind your back. This is just another example I think.
However as I have said many times before I am happy to be proven wrong.