MECIR (IFR) check in A320 sim

[J.L.Seagull]

Hello again...

Firstly, thanks to those who responded to my previous post looking for CASA ATPL conversion study materials.

Now, since I already fly A320s, there seems to be no point in doing the MECIR check flight in a Duchess or any other airplane (for which I would need training all over again).

Does anyone know of a reputable (AND CHEAP!) A320 FFS provider anywhere in Australia where I can do my check? Preferably, a provider with a CASA approved examiner. I don't think I have the patience to look for an examiner separately.

I'm also looking for a sim partner (to sit on the left).

Thanks in advance.

[Howard Hughes]

Ansett simulator centre in Melbourne.

Probably not cheap, but they have what you are looking for! :ok:

[Wally Mk2]

As 'HH' said Ansett Sim center. No such thing as 'cheap' in the aviation game.

They do have CASA cert C&T guys, all well experienced & good at their jobas they got me thru & that's saying something!:E:ok:

Wmk2

[Trevor the lover]

Wally


You were easy and still in the top 5. All due to superb work ethic, hard work, dedication and great attitude.


Take note Newbies!!

[Capt Fathom]

Mutual Admiration Socities don't help!

[Wally Mk2]

Sheez Trev I thought it was top 3.........must have been a couple more space shuttle drivers come along since me:E
Thanks anyway & the usual brib $$ will be in yr Acc by morning:ok:
Now now 'fathy' nufin' like a little back slapping here:)


Wmk2

[ABusboy]

hay JL seagull,check your PM

[DeltaT]

Be careful to check a very small point, I could be wrong, but renewing your IR in the A320 will be a multi crew IR. Nothing lost if you intend to fly A320s in Auz, but if your intention is to fly Single Pilot you might want to think again.

[Square Bear]

If you have a Command Instrument Rating, single pilot I.F.R is only a recency issue.

CAO 11.5

The holder of a command instrument rating shall not act as pilot in command on single pilot I.F.R. flights unless within the preceding 90 days:

(a) that person has completed as a single pilot operation either in an aircraft certificated for single pilot operations or an approved synthetic trainer, 1 hour instrument time including 1 instrument approach, as pilot in command or acting in command under supervision; or

(b) that person has passed the instrument rating test conducted as a single pilot operation.

[LeadSled]

J.L.Seagull,
Something you will have to check with CASA ---- the rules assume that an initial issue of a MECIR in Australia will be done of a light twin.
I have noticed several Legislative Instruments, exemptions to "the rules" recently, to allow a pilot from overseas to do an initial MECIR in a suitable simulator.
Tootle pip!!