maybe I am not reading this right but we are not talking about the EIR but the restricted IR which will be issued to IMCR Holders.
Unless something has changed ( would not surprise me in the mess of EASA regulating) An IMCR will be validated onto a EASA licence as an IR restricted to enroute airways only?
With the IMCR in the Uk giving departure approach and instrument landing ability and the EIR( R) giving enroute airway privileges then a UK IMCR will get the best of both world in UK airspace being able to fly airways and fly an instrument approach?
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