Just an update on the thread as the implementing dates have been postponed from 2012 to 2014 and now to 2015. Just to put it in a simple way and to make certain all have understood the bright idea behind the EASA crew licencing rule:
It does make the privileges of a Pilot in command depend on where he lives!
YES - That is all it means.
You want to conduct a "N"ovember registered aircraft and you reside in the E.U, then you need an E.U pilot licence.
You reside outside of the E.U: You just need your F.A.A licence and you're not concerned!
Very smart no?! What a brilliant idea, so now my good friends 10 miles away from me in Monaco, (which is not Europe) can conduct business as usual but for me, leaving in the E.U I've got to retake all my E.U ATP exams.
What a joke! Fully in line with the competency of the EASA actors and E.U commission people from whom we have been able to appreciate the efficiency over the last 2 decades!
Luckily, there are several ways around the most stupid ruling...
Fly Safe, Be Happy,