If anyone can answer a couple of questions for me I'd appreciate it:
Do I need a type rating to get my JAA IR? I've been told both yes and no, so I'm a bit unclear here. I've written the CAA, but have yet to receive a response. I know at least one person who did the IR with Bristow who did not have a type rating for the 206.
Second, do I need to finish an IR course before the 3 year expiration or do I only need to start one? Is the CAA flexible at all on this (in other words, can I get an extension at all)? Again, no repsonse yet from the CAA on this.
I also saw that some places offer an IR on both twin and single engine. An IR is an IR right? If I did it single engine, all I'd need is a type rating to do twin IR, correct? Just curious why I'd spend the extra money to do it on a twin.
Thanks in advance.