CB-IR
Hello,
Do some research on the Competency-Based (Modular) Instrument Rating, I think it's Subpart Aa of Appendix 6 to Part-FCL.
The most cost-effective way in my opinion would be:
- Start training for and obtain the IMC rating (UK-only thing), making sure that you're trained by an instructor who can teach full IR
- When IMC-rated, get further solo instrument flying experience in the UK, min. 15 hours
- Complete the CB-IR/EIR theory course and tick off the 7 exams
- Then approach an ATO authorised to teach CB-IR for a 10+ hour flying training course.
The minimum flying training for CB-IR is 40 hours, but your entire IMC rating course can be credited if taught by IRI or FI with IR privileges, so can be up to 15 hours of the solo instrument time. Minimum 10 hours must be done at an ATO.
Hope that helps, PM me if any questions.
/h88
P.S. Caveat: the hours above are minimum figures, there's no guarantee you'd complete the IMC rating in 15 or the whole thing in 40.