Apparently, EIR is not applicable on HPA, right?
Wrong! The privileges of the EIR are
"to conduct flights by day under IFR in the en route phase of flight, with an aeroplane for which a class or type rating is held. The privilege may be extended to conduct flights by night under IFR in the en route phase of flight if the pilot holds a night rating in accordance with FCL.810." No mention there of it not being valid on HPA.
No, the EIR is applicable to single-pilot high performance non-complex aeroplanes
No, the EIR is applicable to any aeroplane for which a class or type rating is held.
So, that means EIR is valid on Cessna 182, but it is not applicable on Cessna 182RG or Beech Bonanza, right?
Wrong! In EASA-speak, 'complex' means an aeroplane:
- with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5 700 kg, or
- certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen, or
- certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or
- equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine
So, in fact, neither the 172RG or the Bonanza are either HPA or complex.