I hope I they keep postponing or I'm buggered...
I doubt they will postpone it any further, PB. I think you will have to get an EASA licence, unless you only intend to fly UK registered 'Annex 2' aircraft, In which case, my understanding is that you can continue to fly them with your FAA Airman's Certificate.
The present requirements for conversion to an EASA Licence are as follows. I don't know what they intend drop from the list.
CONVERSION OF LICENCES
1. A PPL/BPL/SPL, a CPL or an ATPL licence issued in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention by a third country may be converted into a Part-FCL PPL/BPL/SPL with a single-pilot class or type rating by the competent authority of a Member State.
The pilot shall apply to the competent authority of the Member State where he/she resides or is established.
2. The holder of the licence shall comply with the following minimum requirements, for the relevant aircraft category:
(a) pass a written examination in Air Law and Human Performance;
(b) pass the PPL, BPL or SPL skill test, as relevant, in accordance with Part-FCL;
(c) fulfil the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating, in accordance with Subpart H;
(d) hold at least a Class 2 medical certificate, issued in accordance with Part-Medical;
(e) demonstrate that he/she has acquired language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055;
(f) have completed at least 100 hours of flight time as a pilot.
MJ
