Hey Coltster!!!!
Congrats on getting the IR.....it's 'EASY' isn't it hah hah !!!!
Yeah you are right, you can save money by applying for the CPL and the IR at the same time. However there are a couple o things that you should be aware of.....
1. If you completed the 43 hour IR course because you have a UK IMC rating, then you must have the IR issued on the PPL at a cost of £64.
2. If you have completed a 50 hour IR course, then you must have the CPL issued before you can apply to have the IR added to your licence. Total cost £348 approx.
3. If you have completed a 55 hour IR course then you can have both issued at the same time at the great price of £174.
I only hope that you are not in a rush to get your licence issued though!!! I have had my application at the CAA for the last 8 weeks and still no sign of a licence. You would think for that price you would not have to wait so long.
Hope that clarifies a few things for you.
Give me a call some time, let me know how you are getting on!!
MM
