MECR/IR before CPL
I am curious to know what advantages and disadvantages there are for training for the Instrument Rating straight after completing a PPL and before undertaking the ATPL Theory exams.
As this method would benefit me better than building 150hours for the CPL as I would presumably have already accumulated hours towards this in the MECR + IR.
Is the work required for the Instrument Rating extremely more demanding, and is that why people leave it until last?
Finally what exactly is so hard about it?
Thanks
John