Quick question to you chaps on the mil bridge course, what aircraft do you do your CPL (IR) on as you do not have a ME Type rated aircraft to complete your IR on?
And how much does it cost?
It doesn't matter if you're on the bridging course or have done all 14 written exams, the flying required to get your CPL/IR is the same. For fixed wing, you'll need to do the IR in a twin engined aircraft. Thus, to do the IR you will need to do a short course in a twin-engined aircraft, most schools offer the Duchess or a Seneca. You will have to do a minimum of 6 hours to get the Multi Engine Piston (MEP) class rating. You then have to do a short course of IR training, at the discretion of the CFI, to prepare for your IR. You can also expect to go into a sim (FNPT2 type) to gain a little extra practice.
Cost wise, you are looking at:
MEP (6 hours) approx £2500
IR training and sim £2400
IR test and fees £1000
So if you have ELCs, you're talking approximately £5000, if you're on resettlement you can also use the £534. Expect to take 1.5 - 3 weeks depending on the weather.