This is my proposal - it would require 20 hrs training plus the Skill Test:
EASA CLASS 2 INSTRUMENT RATING PROPOSAL
EASA Class 2 IR to enable pilots of light aeroplanes to cope safely with non-VMC weather in EU airspace without the requirement to hold a full IR.
Privileges:
1.0 To fly IMC/IFR in permitted EU airspace.
1.1 To navigate the aircraft by sole reference to instruments under circumstances which require mandatory compliance with defined routes.
1.2 To fly instrument approach procedures for which they have logbook endorsements to instrument approach minima +200ft for precision approach and +250ft for non-precision approach.
Specific Exclusions:
2.1 No multi-pilot Class 2 IR – multi-pilot ratings must include a full IR by default, as is current JAA practice.
2.2 No CAT II/IIIa/IIIb/IIIc approaches permitted.
Training:
3.1 At least 10 hours Basic Instrument Flight Module, common to the modular IR training.
3.2 At least 10 hours procedural instrument flight training, to consist of:
Module 1: 4 hours training in take-off, departure, en-route navigation and holding.
3.3 Any 2 of the following 4 modules (Modules 2-5):
Module 2: 3 hours training in precision approaches with pilot-interpreted guidance.
Module 3: 3 hours training in non-precision approaches with pilot-interpreted guidance in azimuth only.
Module 4: 3 hours training in precision or non-precision radar approaches, with guidance provided by an external controller.
Module 5: 3 hours training in approved RNAV/GNSS approaches.
3.4 All instrument approach flight training modules shall include:
3.4.1 Missed approach and go-around training.
3.4.2 Visual circuit flying under simulated conditions of low cloud and reduced visibility (600 ft cloudbase and 1800m horizontal in-flight visibility).
3.5 Additional training will be required if the test is to be undertaken in a multi-engine aircraft:
Module 6: 4 hours training in one-engine inoperative procedures relevant to all phases of flight (take-off, departure, en-route, approach and missed approach).
3.6 Training to be conducted:
3.6.1. By either:
3.6.1.1. A FI authorised under JAR-FCL or EASA-FCL whose privileges include instruction in applied instrument flying; or
3.6.1.2 An IRI authorised under JAR-FCL or EASA-FCL
3.6.2. At an RF or FTO
3.6.3 In suitably equipped aeroplanes or, as specified in para 3.7., an FNPT2 or FFS.
3.7. Of the required hours procedural instrument flight training, the following synthetic training may be conducted in FNPT 2 or FFS:
3.7.1. 2 of the 4 hours of Module 1; and
3.7.2. 2 of the 6 hours of Modules 2-5
Skill Test:
4.1 Skill Test shall be conducted by a FE or IRE authorised under JAR-FCL or EASA-FCL to include:
4.1.1. Full Panel Instrument Flying.
4.1.2. Limited (or Partial) Panel Instrument Flying.
4.1.3. Use of radio navigation aids for position fixing and en-route navigation.
4.1.4. Let down and approach procedures, to include one precision and one non-precision approach, of which at least one shall be pilot-interpreted and of which at least one shall be concluded by a missed approach and go-around.
4.1.5. Bad weather circuit.
4.1.6. Flight with asymmetric thrust (multi-engined aircraft only).
Language Proficiency:
5.1 Applicants for the EASA Class 2 IR shall hold at least ICAO Level 4 English Language proficiency.
UK IMCR holders would migrate to this scheme by passing the Skill Test and an oral examination at their next revalidation.
Last edited by BEagle; 3rd Feb 2008 at 09:13.