Thank you Unusual Attitude that was the answer i had in my head but wasnt sure.
in the same way you just end up with a cpl/ir not an atpl/(f)atpl, does the same happen with MCC or is keeping the IR and cpl valid / renewed (and thus the 7 year limit) give you the advantage of still being able to get your atpl or does this have the same effect if you dont get MCC?
I think i'm correct that atpl is make up of the hours CPL IR and MCC, though that did lead me to question what happens on single pilot commercial jets as i'd guess a MCC is not really applicable.
cheers Ian
oh and what is the caa's answer to:
How shall a pilot ask for a QFE ?
A request Queen Fox Easy
B request Quebec Foxtrot Echo
C request Quebec Fox Echo
D request Quebec Fox Easy
LOL