Originally Posted by
portsharbourflyer
So I agree the automation is a very valid practical reason why a MPA/IR shouldn't give full cross credit to a SPA/IR , as far as I remember an IR on a multi crew type has never inferred full cross credit to a SPA/IR irrespective of the automation level.
I may be showing my age, but the UK CAA license (pre-JAA) was a standard Instrument Rating for all multi-engine types except A320, and later I think, B777.
Not quite as easy as the FAA system, but certainly better than now. And the way the Base Check/IRR was conducted, the skills required were completely transferrable.