Thank you! So no CPL skills test then?
Nope.
for the jaa Cpl to easa Cpl , its just a paper exercise and a fee , plus class 1 medical that's up to date . they will issue an easa Cpl .
It's a simple paperwork exercise providing the JAR-FCL licence is current - it can be issued without a class rating in this case. By the sound of it, Iflyplainplane's JAR-FCL licence has already expired. Where the JAR-FCL licence is expired, a valid class rating and medical appropriate to the licence is required for initial issue of the EASA licence.
no Cpl skills test but if you haven't flown for a few years there would be a navigation exercise in addition to basic handling etc , then single engine rating test , might be on a par with the Cpl skills test.
Where completing a combined MEP/IR Renewal, the navigation element of the check will be covered by completing a SID and short airways segment. See CAA
Standards Document 14(A) and page 2 of CAA Form
SRG 1157.
not sure about ME/IR , I assume full skills test for this.
Skill Test is for initial issue of those privileges. He is required to complete a MEP/IR Proficiency Check either separately or as a combined check. The examiner has more scope for retraining and repeats during a Proficency Check.
if I want to go back flying for fun , its a single engine rating plus nav.
The cheapest way for Iflyplainplanes to obtain a EASA CPL is to renew his SEP Class Rating. Similar to above, as he's previously held a SEP Class Rating, then he just has renew his SEP Class Rating by completing a SEP Proficiency Check (which should take about an hour or so flying). His MEP and IR will be entered on the back of the licence as expired ratings. To renew them it's then just training as required and the associated proficency check providing he doesn't exceed 7 years expiry for his IR.
Happy to help with the training and/or tests for the SEP/MEP/IR.
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