I do not see it as an error.
An CPL & IR is an ATPL theory credit and therefore required for the issue of an ATPL licence!
The Lasors say that ATPL theory credit is required for issue of ATPL licence. We´ll how do you get ATPL theory credit? There are two way´s, either go take the ATPL ground school & exams or provide a CPL with IR! (Single engine IR is sufficient).
However the actual ATPL checkride has to be done in an IFR certified helicopter (or sim) which is usually a twin provided by your employer.
*CORRECTION!! I am in error to say that single engine IR is sufficient for ATPL applicant! What I was thinking about was that an applicant for a multi crew aircraft type rating can do that with single engine IR. I.e. Super Puma co-pilot can naturally do his co-pilot type rating if he has IR single or multi does not matter.
JAR-FCL 2.290 says.
An applicant for an ATPL(H) shall be the
holder of a CPL(H) [ ], a multi-engine instrument
rating (H)
Last edited by Aesir; 20th May 2006 at 09:53.