LASORS - Doublespeak?
I passed my JAR-FCL ATPL Theoretical exams 2.5 years ago and have yet to complete either the CPL or an IR due to financial constraints. I have managed to raise some cash recently and can now do one of them (but not both).
Question: Which should I do first? Bearing in mind the acceptance period (pasted below, LASORS 2004, Subpart J, Section 1.7 (part))
If I get an IR within the 36 months, can I then do the CPL course in another 18 months time (outside the acceptance period) without having to pass any further theoretical exams? LASORS seems to say 'Yes' and 'No' ...... I am very confused......
I am still awaiting from a reply from CAA FCL to this query, but any advice would be welcome. Cheers
'A pass in the ATPL theory examinations will be
accepted for the issue of a CPL or IR during the 36
months from the end of the month of the date of
the final pass in the examinations. Provided that an
IR is obtained during this period, a pass in the ATPL
theoretical knowledge examinations will remain
valid (for the purpose of ATPL issue) for a period of
7 years from the validity date of the most recent
renewal IR entered in the CPL. However, if a
professional licence with IR is not gained during the
36 month period, the ATPL theory credit will lapse.
Candidates would have to re-pass the ATPL or IR
theoretical knowledge examinations before an IR
could be granted'