IR conversion FAA-EASA

[EFB]

Hi Everyone,

Can anyone tell me if the IR conversion course has to be done in European Airspace, or can it be done in the States? I heard perhaps a new regulation came out on this.
Where are the best places with CAA approved instructors?

[BillieBob]

Nothing has changed
ORA.ATO.150 Training in third countries
When the ATO is approved to provide training for the instrument rating (IR) in third countries:
(a) the training programme shall include acclimatisation flying in one of the Member States before the IR skill test is taken; and
(b) the IR skill test shall be taken in one of the Member States.