Originally Posted by IO540
BP
This is regurgitating old stuff all over again, but the IMCR gives you two distinct things: (a) IFR privileges for Class D-G (limited to UK only by the ANO), and (b) the removal of the in sight of surface requirement (no geographical restriction). I have this in writing from the CAA, as have many others, and it is well established by now.
a) presumably you mean IMC, in class D-G. At the risk of repetition anyone can fly IFR, even a NPPL.
b) I hadn't realised that the CAA had dealt with this. Thanks for pointing it out. Can you shed any light on flying airways (IFR, at odds and even FL. Not +500ft) in France for a IMC pilot. I think it is class E below 11,500ft and D above. Presumably this is ok for an IMC pilot.
Julian, I think we'll have to agree to disagree. If I understand you correctly you see no point in learning what you consider unrelated, superfluous material. Most (all) vocational courses worth their salt push the boundaries to give the student a rounded and comprehensive understanding. Interestingly I never hear of anyone complaining about the depth of PPL subject matter yet one could equally ask why it is all necessary.