Sternone
Modular to me would not involve flying standards but more to exams tailored to PPLs and Lower non RVSM airspace.
The IR flight test is the determining factor as to whether you can handle all the aspects of IR flight while flying to the required tolerances. Whether you could do more training away from approved IR training schools and have the option to fly a pre test test which signs you off as competant to fly a full IR test is another option?
EASA would never accept an FAA style IR but I am sure they could look at relaxing the route to getting a PPL IR without dropping standards or encrouching on their commercial licences. Calling it modular might give them a way out in creating something acceptable.
I agree with you that you cannot have a half trained pilot flying to lessor tolerances in the airways but what I do question is whether a fully trained pilot flying to the same tolerances cannot be achieved with less cost and in less time. That is what they should examine. The answer BTW is YES!
Pace
Last edited by Pace; 2nd December 2009 at 08:08.