It is very relevant
MM
Maybe I didnt make myself clear. I was trying to say that the IR flight test and tolerances required is the best way of determining whether a pilot has the abilities to fly to those tolerances, deal with all the multi tasking required with navigation, aircraft management, radio operation and instrument scan, emergencies etc.
How the pilot gets to such a competant level is irrelevant ie he should be able to do the training at his local flying club as with the IMCR. only the pre test signoff would have to be done at a designated FTO before taking a full IR test.
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