ATPL v CPL privileges

[madlot]

Can you good folks help on these questions... while most it would seem would go for the full ATPL over a CPL ...

1) what does the ATPL get one that a CPL (with IR) does not - is it just the ability to be captain rather than co-pilot of a multi crew a/c ?

2) Supposing the sights were set lower, maybe through realistic view of ones starting age, and only envisaged being a co-pilot or for instance flying single PIC turboprop - apart from potential employability at job interview is there any actual disadvantage to doing the CPL/IR only.

3) If you have the fATPL but never get to 500 hrs multi crew time does any part of the qualification lapse ?

Had a slightly fruitless look in LASORS and just trying to think through some scenarios,glad for any thoughts

[FlyingForFun]

1) Yes, the only real difference is that you can be captain of a multi-crew aircraft for the purpose of public transport. (Even a PPL with appropriate ratings can be captain of such an aircraft for a private flight.)

2) I don't understand (or perhaps you don't understand).

To get a JAR ATPL, you have to do the ATPL written exams, then get a CPL and an IR. Then there are some experience requirements before upgrading to an ATPL.

"Doing the CPL/IR only" as you put it is exactly what you have to do to get a fATPL, and be able to upgrade to ATPL once you have the necessary experience.

The only other option is to do the CPL written exams, and the IR written exams, in place of the ATPL written exams. This would prevent you from upgrading your license - but would actually be more work, not less.

3) Basically, so long as your IR does not lapse by more than 7 years, no. If your IR lapses by more than 7 years you have to do the written exams again.

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