Originally Posted by
custardpsc
Genghis - I too am trying to get set up for the CB IR - I have done a little of the training and hope to find time in May/June to take a week off and get the flying / test done. Are you using an instructor ? Did you join PPL IR? Where are you thinking to do the flight test ? Happy to swap/share experiences and or training notes here or by PM.
I am not going for the "CB" element insofar as I don't need to pass any writtens, nor do I need a training course (just training to ensure I pass).
I'm just talking to a friendly instructor who I did part of my CPL with and now flies for an airline about training with them in my own aeroplane, to ensure that I get through the skill test and (especially) the oral; I have a share in an airways equipped aeroplane, which helps. Yes I've also joined PPLIR, although not used the organisation much yet. For an initial, we need to go to CAA and use a staff examiner, but I have hopes to arrange to do the test at Staverton if it can be made to happen that way.
Drop me an email if you like and we can talk more - my PPrune PM box is invariably full up.
G