Not dumbed down, but IMHO, if you can, get a CAR 31 EIR license before they cease to exist. On conversion you will get a B2 plus limited B1. In other words, you wont lose any privileges.
But if you are not careful, you may end up on a type course that will only give you B2 privileges for that type...
Feel free to pm me if you want specific advice.
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