1 year or 2 years
I agree
I am PPL and did 21 renewals from Class 3 to Class 1 then CIR SEA
about 6 years ago went PIFR and 20 months between renewals did same amount of prep work (about 6-10 hours) and got a tick on all the boxes.
I am now up for third review (as disstinct to a CIR renewal) and find if you get the right ATO it can be beneficial if you get the worng ATO it can be a PIA.
So YOU pick and choose who when and where..
If you can demonstrate IFR proficiency it will show in your flying.
I remember in 2005 after being overseas for 2 years doing 3 flight exams in 12 month period and came to conclussion it was unnecessary.
If you can fly on instruments and taught properly you will be OK
I dont agree with a dual test BFR/AFR and PIFR that is garbage so you make sure your ATO will write the appropriate wording in your log book
i.e. The CIR renewal also consitutes a PIFR review.
OR
The PIFR review constitutes also a BFR/AFR review.
and get him to sign it..
Or pay double whatever..
Also hope in the 2 year period that CIR recency is mandatory not suggested as it currently is in PIFR.
Suggested?
How weak is that?
2 cents