Well you say that there is not the money, but for some of us it's not a great deal to have us rated on the machine. Our DUEO is of the opinion if the aircraft has got the kit why not use it.
And by 2010 all Police aircraft are supposed to have an autopilot for safer operations so why not IR?
I stand to be corrected on the above.
My company promised me they would not let my IR lapse, they still have two years to come through for me.