What are these mysterious 'pilot papers', peterh337? Why not use correct terminology?
Incidentally, the requirement for periodic demonstrations of competency is enshrined in the EASA Aircrew Regulation - and quite rightly so too!
I am afraid Martin struggles to get to grips with these sort of issues after his debacle over the IMCr and EASA changes in general but I suspect he has been more expertly guided by AOPA US who really do know their business. We can only hope it produces some results.
To which 'struggle' and 'debacle' do you refer? Where is your evidence for this nasty little comment?