FAA IR to EASA IR
 

Can anyone recommend an ATO within reasonable reach of London to help with adding an EASA IR to an existing EASA PPL(A) (with a current EASA IR(R))? Single engine only and via the competency based route (I already hold an FAA IR (and CFII) on a standalone FAA CPL).

Ideally looking for somewhere with a relaxed and personal atmosphere (not a factory) that can tailor training to take account of my specific experience and currency (there are various areas I'd like to revise and refresh).

no but if you find one please do share, am in similar position. Currently considering rate one aviation myself.

Stapleford?
 

Stapleford Flight Centre are a small "factory" but have a few good part-time instructors who can teach IR and are willing to work around a student's schedule. I did my PPL(A) and IR(R) there, started CB-IR but had to pause for family reasons, completed CB-IR last September elsewhere.

They were one of the first to have the CB-IR approval so could in theory accept you for a FAA-to-EASA CB-IR-based conversion. Not sure if you'd need that but being a factory they have sims; the MCC one is not as frequently used as others and individual sessions could easily be booked I presume.

PM me if you wish and I'll gladly put you in touch with my IR instructor from there.


/h88