Originally Posted by dragman
JAA - It's all a conspiracy. You can get an ICAO job as a Co with a single engine command IR. Over time you're going to learn all the stuff you would on a multi course whilst earning $$ to put away for the multi conversion.
True up to a point. Thing is the quoted cost of single IR vs twin IR is more or less the same.
With the twin course, you get a type rating, for the single, you don't get a 206 type rating....
As for the "special" 206 - I understand it was certified before 2 engines on IFR helicopters became a requirement - an SE engine helicopter cannot be IFR certified today. That is my understanding, and I can't quote chapter and verse for you!
BG.