Couple of questions regarding the TK, for those in the know:
1) Would it be correct to say: once the syllabus is published, CAA will develop exams, only then will training providers offer courses for the EIR / CBM-IR. Can't see the likes of Bristol or CATS offering a course, without knowing what the end target looks like.
2) The publication linked above makes a reference to ORA.ATO.305, which mandates minimum 10% classroom time. This means at least 8 hours. If and when a course is offered by Bristol/CATS, are we likely to see a distance learning + brushup session format like the one currently in place for ATPL exams?
3) I read in another post that the CBM-IR can only be attached to a PPL or CPL. I wonder what is the justification for this, since EASA insist it's a fully ICAO compliant IR. If one were to complete the ATPL TK (which gives full credit for the EIR/CBM theory as per publication above), then add EIR and CBM ratings to licence, can you then attach the CBM to an ATPL later on?
I know, some will say: if you're going to take the old-style ATPL theory, what's the point, just take the old IR and be done with it. My question comes from the perspective of a plain-vanilla PPL who at the moment isn't interested in airlines, so would be happy to progress via EIR first and CBM later, but would like to keep his options open for the future. Would hate to be in a dead-end 3 years down the line, aiming for ATPL and having to take an IR all over again.