Can I put forward my suggestion for a "PPL IR" please?
1) No 170A mock test required - this is an expensive waste of money.
The 170A is the gatekeeper under the modular training regime. 2) Training "as required" for IMC or ICAO IR holders
15hrs and take the test for ICAO IR holders - IMCR holders will have to do an IR. 3) No formal ground training required - sit the exam and if you pass that is sufficient.
That is what is going to happen. 4) Revalidation by experience for private privileges - similar to the FAA system
Sorry but I dont see what wrong with an annual check. You do it on your standard SEP and costs you an hour with an examiner.
5) Revalidation annually with check flight if experience is not met or for commercial privileges
6) No silly medical requirements
Being reviewed to bring in line with ICAO standards as with the FAA I think then we may see a big uptake in the PPL IR scene