Renewing UK PPL
I'm currently doing some training to renew my PPL , originally obtained in 1983, after a gap of more than 10 years. After reading all the bumpf from the CAA website I'm still unclear about a few things.
What I'm not sure of is whether I can keep my original UK PPL (no 5 yearly renewal) or on passing the skills test will I have to have a JAA one? The CAA seem to imply that it is the SE rating that needs renewing, not the licence.
Is so are there any significant difference between the priviliges of the two licences?
Do I need to renew my Radio Telephony licence (on which it states it is valid whilst the associated licence is valid i.e. for life) - the CAA seem to be saying yes but my FTO say no?I assume this may be the case for more recently issued licences, but hopefully not for mine.
Can anyone help?