Tarmach
CAAs GID25 simply reffers to JAR 1.495:-
"JAR-FCL 1.495 - Acceptance Period
Date: June 1, 2000
(a) A pass in the theoretical knowledge examinations given in accordance with JAR-FCL 1.490 will be accepted for the grant of the CPL(A) or IR(A) during the 36 months from the date of first gaining a Pass or Partial Pass in the required examinations.
[(b) Provided that an IR(A) is obtained in] accordance with (a) above, a pass in the ATPL(A) knowledge examination will remain valid for a period of 7 years from the last validity date of the IR(A) entered in the CPL(A) [for the issuance of an ATPL(A).]
[(c) A pass in the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examination will remain valid for a period of 7 years from the last validity date of a type rating entered in a F/E licence.] "
I thought I understood the situation, but the or in CPL(A) or IR(A) would suggest a licence issue is required rather than the IR, which would change things drastically, Sorry, slap on the wrist to me... WATFORD where art thou???
also have alook at
http://www.srg.caa.co.uk/documents/s...licyUpdate.pdf seems even less specific.
WWW.
http://www.jaa.nl\jar\jar\jar\jar.fcl.1.155.htm
http://www.srg.caa.co.uk/documents/GID24.pdf
The ONLY reduction of Instrument time is with a vailid IR, and IMC Makes no difference to the coarse requirements. however 5hours may be on the ground in an approved machine.
My understanding is the IMC is not a commercial rating, therfore using it in a commercial flight would be illegal.