IR Exams

[Speedbird744]

Regarding training for the Instrument Rating with just a PPL then some years later, studying for the ATPL Ground Exams...
Can someone make it clear to me if a pilot can be given credit for the theoretical exams he/she passes during the IR once studying for the ATPL's? Or does he/she have to re-take them once the time comes?
Thanks

[foghorn]

No, you have to retake.

[RVR800]

Only about 20 folks do the JAA PPL IR now per year
in the UK (see the CAA stats)

The IR has been hijacked by the 'professionals' in JAA countries - quite unlike the ICAO system that views it as a rating for PPLs to fly on instruments

I am afraid that many people I know who are in business
have elected to buy American Twins and use the
FAA IR in when travelling in the EU. - Quite legally and safely

The JAA-FCL all got too expensive for them and too
time consuming.