Just got this...
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Theory is done with the Mermoz Institute in Paris (2 days' presence required in Paris, then 18 mths max. home study). Cost: € 1,164 (FFA licence holders)
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So that is similar to the present UK FTO package, which is about a grand to get signed off to sit the CAA exams.
Practical training: + 30 hours with the club in Limoges on either the club 172 (with EFIS Aspen EFD Pro 1000) at €174 / hour of instruction, all taxes included + 10 hours with an FTO. Limoges is using "Envol 2001" based in Arcachon
Envol 2001 - Ecole de formation au pilotage
The article doesn't mention cost of instruction with the FTO which is normally a lot higher.
Also of interest: The theory and practical parts can be done simultaneously.
Limoges Aéroclub has decided to get involved in IR training in a bid to boost their activity. The FFA (Fédération Française Aéronautique
FFA - Fédération Française Aéronautique - FFA )
reckon there are as many as 2000 private pilots interested in this qualification....
I gather that this IR is taught in French and is for French Nationals only, but it shows what is happening w.r.t. EASA, in the one country in Europe which has a backbone.