MR rating before CPL ME?
Some people are arguing about the interpretation of this piece of Part FCL:
This is Part FCL Appendix 3 to Annex 1, update June 2020
E. CPLmodularcourse–Aeroplanes
GENERAL
1. TheaimoftheCPL(A)modularcourseistotrainPPL(A)holderstothelevelofproficiency necessaryfor theissueofaCPL(A).
2. BeforecommencingaCPL(A)modularcourseanapplicantshallbetheholderofaPPL(A)issued inaccordancewithAnnex1to theChicagoConvention.
3. Before commencing the flight training the applicant shall:
(a) havecompleted150hours flighttime;including50hoursasPIConaeroplanesofwhich 10hours shall becross-country.
Exceptfortherequirementof 50hoursas PICin aeroplanes,hoursas PICinother categoriesofaircraftmayaccountforthe150hoursofaeroplaneflighttimeinanyofthe followingcases:
(1) 20hours inhelicopters,ifapplicantsholda PPL(H);
(2) 50hours inhelicopters,ifapplicantsholdaCPL(H);
(3) 10hours inTMGsorsailplanes;
(4) 20hours inairships,if applicantsholda PPL(As);
(5) 50hours inairships,if applicantsholda CPL(As).
(b) have complied with the prerequisites for the issue of a class or type rating for multi- engine aeroplanes in accordance with Subpart H, if a multi-engine aeroplane is to be used on the skill test.
Some read that you need to comply with the prerequisite for MEP rating issuance (training completed) before commencing the flight training for CPL modular, others read that you need to fulfil the MEP prerequisites if a MEP is to be used for skill test (MEP training during CPL).
ATO quotations varies, and some national authorities seem perplexed? is it just badly written?
Any lights please, somebody on top of the ladder needs convincing...
Thanks in advance