Hello Everyone...
I think I am a little confused with regards to the differences between the full IR and the CB-IR. I have heard people (perhaps incorrectly?) stating that there is a fundamental difference between the two courses. I have heard and read contradictory statements about each of them and cannot makes heads/tails with it all.
So far what I gather is:
- CBIR requires 10 hours less than "normal" IR (on paper).
What I am not sure about is:
- Does the CBIR take into account IR(r) / IMC course and PIC time logged?
- Does the holder of a CBIR have identical privileges to those who sat the "normal" IR course?
- Other than the time taken (and hence cost difference) are there any other differences between the two syllabi?
- Are there any differences at all to the paper bit? (or in the background?)
- Would the learning outcomes really be better from doing the full IR course? (taking into account that I have an IR(r) and plenty of instrument time logged)
I have read a lot of about "difference in privileges" depending on the ground exams sat. I am currently studying for the 14 ATPL exams which I intend to sit - so please keep the responses with regards to this set of ground exams.
Please please please don't post without having the assurance of being 100% right (or at least 99% right?) as there are too many threads everywhere which have a myriad of answers which contradict one another (even some PDFs on the CAA website!).
Thanks Again!
Alex