The EASA vomit that really appalled me was their attempt to get rid of the UK IMC rating. The European Aviation SAFETY Agency wanted to scrap a rating which since it was introduced some time in the 60's has seen the loss of ONE IMC rated pilot flying in bad weather. Compared to deaths on the continent UKGA has a proud record of safety (I know it might not seem it at times).
I take my hat off to people like Beags and AOPA becuse due to their stirling efforts the goons have had a rethink and there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Beags if we ever meet the first one is on me.