Since I started this thread, they have altered their policy with regard to those of us who have been operating under non-EASA IR's (i.e. expats flying outside Europe with European licences) so now we are able to return and get our licence current based on the fact we kept our IR current somewhere outside Europe.
Could you explain that a little bit further?
My problem at the moment:
I am holding a JAR-FCL (Helicopter) licence with IR.
I am also holding a FAA ATPL(H), and another ICAO-licence with IR.
Currently flying type and IR on ICAO-licence.
1. My JAR-FCL IR lapsed Dec. 2011. ATO says i have to do at least 3-5 hours with them (check, then training, then checkflight).
My ICAO-IR is valid.
What´s the "cheapest" way of renewing my JAR-FCL/EASA IR?
2. My type rating also lapsed in Dec. 2011.
Type rating is valid on ICAO licence, i am flying it every day.
Same applies when talking to the ATO: 3-5 hours (in addition to the IR).
Any help appreciated...the more i read in Part-FCL (The german CAP804), the more confused i am ....