Originally Posted by
rudestuff
Definitely get the IRR first and build some IFR hours. Do the MEP course but don't take the test - if you do the MEIR course after that you'll have 21 hours to get the hang of things. If you really want an MEP rating, get it last. But it's really not necessary if you are planning to fly for an airline. Plan to have all that done by 185 hours, then you can do a nice easy 15 hours CPL training in a single.
Rudestuff,
I might be getting into a muddle but I would do the following IR(R) this summer. Followed by IFR time building UK Airspace.
Follow this by the CBIR - I presume your reference to the ME IR refers to do the Competency IR on a Multi Engine Airplane? Cost prohibitive? Would it not be better to do it on a Single then add the MEP?
Follow the CBIR by the CPL on reduced hours.
I should add my TT is sitting at 167 hours at the moment.. dont think that makes a difference..?
Have I got that right?