Thank you so far.
IO - I understand why you assumed this, but it was with a view to use in the States that I was interested.
Whopity - so you are suggesting the ME is a given on the back of your CAA ME, but you have to apply. Are you saying it is a letter to the FAA saying you have an ME on your CAA and want to add this to your FAA? Do then they simply make the addition?
So far as the IR is concerned can you expand? Is it simply a matter of doing the written and is it a similiar application?
You also mention you have to got through the verification procedure. Is this true of both the ME and IR?
What about Euro land differences? Tailwheel, pressurisation, and type ratings?