Ok thanks. I will scratch the idea of doing the IR before CPL. Do you see anything wrong with taking a MECR before the CPL and using the hours built up with that to put towards the 150 hours?
Just to clarify then, 50 hours cross country time must be gained before the IR skills test. That means that you do not have to have 50 hours prior to taking the IR course itself, just the test. Those 50 hours are gained through instruction.
regarding c) The MECR is gained first, then the IR normaly then. I am confused by the ''single engined instrument rating'' and Multi engined instrument rating'' If you were to get an IR (so at this point in your training you can fly single engined piston aircraft under IFR) THEN a MECR, would you have to do additional training in order to fly multi engined aircraft under IFR? Or could you fly a twin under IFR straight after the issue of your MECR if you already have an IR?
I am sorry if I am being a bit slow on the uptake but I am a bit confused.
