Originally Posted by
SkewedFlaps
CPL with IR or ATPL with instrument privileges/rating and a valid verification letter.
From what I can see, going it alone without an airline you do not need to have passed a PC or IR renewal to take the practical portion of the check ride.
Can anyone else confirm that this IR currency fiasco is only a requirement of the E3 sponsoring airlines?
I think you answered your own question. Can you think of any reason where CASA would say you had a
valid IR or PC when they have lapsed when they're issuing the validation/verification letter?