Latest I heard is that the UK CAA thinks that the transition to EASA
licenses for UK glider pilots will take place over 3 years, 2012 to
2015. This came from a CAA slide presentation late 2010. I have not
heard anything different recently, but it was covered by a caveat that
it was not yet definite.

Meanwhile, in the UK, we are still able to fly a turbo without a
licence. They are classed as gliders.

Chris N.