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Old 12th Oct 2017, 19:22
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Having gotten the EIR, the CBIR is a more flexible method of training for the full IR(A). It places the emphasis on competence rather than a set number of hours, so a busy person can obtain creditable hours with less formal alternative methods. Thus, previous experience, aptitude and pace of learning have a part to play.

You need:
For the single-engined course, at least 40 hours of flight time is required, of which 10 hours must be dual on an approved course at an ATO
A further 15 dual hours, which could be an EIR course
Up to 15 hours as PIC under IFR, using a qualification that allows you to fly in IMC under IFR, such as an ICAO IR, a UK IMCR or an EASA EIR.

People already holding an ICAO IR can convert to the EASA version by:
completing the skill test
demonstrating to the examiner (during the skill test) an adequate knowledge of air law, meteorology and flight planning
having at least 50 hours of flight time under IFR as PIC on aeroplanes, in actual or simulated IMC
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