Yep you are right. (IMC holders only)There is a loop hole, and it is this. If you put the IR directly on to your PPL then you will be given a 12 hour reduction from the IR (now 43 hours). So you can do your CPL and then the IR but you have to send of the IR first then when it comes back you can then send of for the CPL. I have been in to FCL at Gatwick and that is what they told me. This loop hole will expire at the end of June 2002.
Cub I am in the same situation as you, and I will be going down this route.
Don't listen to any FTO that tells you this is not the case. There are a couple that will tell you exacly what I have told you and they are PAT at EGHH and Cabair.
Good luck
