Looking for advice on how best to stagger my training due to the current situation.
I am currently undertaking my ATPLs with Bristol, aiming to finish next summer.
Flying hours are about 90, I fly a group PA28 Archer which does me well.
I see no rush to crack on with my practical training but wanted to make sure my plan is viable:
- finish ATPLs
- obtain night and IR/R
- fly for fun, build hours
- get a single engine CBIR (I can do this on my PA28 share to keep costs down)
- maybe do an FI course to work part time alongside my current career
- or if things pick up, quickly do the CPL and MEP courses (plus whatever other bits are needed to become "job worthy")
The point I am uncertain on is the time limit I have to work with, I know of a 3 year limit and a 7 year limit.
Is it 3 years to obtain
both CPL and IR
or 3 years to obtain an IR and then my theory is valid as long as my IR is, allowing me to get my CPL anytime up to the 7 year limit.
Also I understand there is also a 7 year limit to obtain 1500 hours of which 500 is multi crew, to be honest if things are not improved enough that I can't get this within 7 years then there are bigger problems but not looking to discuss that today.
Would be interested if anyone is in a similar position to myself.
Apologies if this is a repeat question.
Small point, I love flying and if I do all this training and it doesn't lead to career that is acceptable, I'm self funded and will be a better pilot with the training.
I also do not intend to come across as insensitive towards those in a worse position than myself.