Originally Posted by
pcnut
The regulations have indeed changed. For EITHER a UK or EASA initial IR skill test, familiarisation flying and the test itself must be flown in the relevant airspace - EASA for an EASA IR, UK for UK IR.
The regulations have in essence reverted back to those applying in 1999 (CAP509) when Aer Lingus students trained in the USA came to BAeFC Prestwick to complete the final few flights & test for CPL/IR issue.
Presumably the MPL route for UK issue is not affected by this issue.