IR Query

[Big Frank]

Hi guys,

I've got a question about IR renewals, and having checked the CAA website and Lasors, I'm now even more confused!

My IR expired a couple of months ago, as I hadn't been able to afford to keep my flying hours up. I've now managed to save up a bit of cash to pay for a couple of refresher flights and then hopefully the IR test. The reason for my sudden panic is that I have been in a holding pool for a type rating for a while, and it looks as if things could start moving in the next couple of months. I know that you are meant to have a current IR before starting a type rating, but I've also heard that once you have passed a type rating, then subsequent IR renewals can be performed on any subsequent type ratings. My license (as a low hours pilot) shows that I hold a type rating on a Seneca, but I'm not sure if this is applicable?

Does anyone know whether I need to renew/revalidate my IR before potentially starting the type rating? If in doubt, i will ensure I have it before starting the rating, but if I can save myself a couple of grand I thought I'd double check!