Originally Posted by
rudestuff
In the UK it’s actually 8 years (they count it from expiry of your last IR - and it doesn’t need to be an EASA IR. So an IR on a foreign license will do.)
As far as ATPLs go - you’ll need them to get a first multi pilot type rating.
You will not have to do a full MEIR course, just training as required.
Just to check I haven't been given incorrect advice from the UK CAA, if it could be 8 years as you mentioned and my rating expired 22/11/2010 does this mean that I could potentially have till November this year as the deadline or have I misunderstood?
If I can avoid having to redo any paper exams would be a bonus, I appreciate that flight training will have to be reviewed and it would be good to get a refresh. It's also good to know that if I can find a good ATO they hopefully won't insist on me doing the complete course again.