Brush up knowledge before CPL/IR
 

Hi All

It will have been a year from when i passed my ATPL knowledge,(and understandably some of it has gone a bit rusty) to when I actually start the CPL/IR course - what in particular should i take from the theory and brush up on before CPL/IR?

Many Thanks in advance for help

CPL/IR preppin'
 

To be fair when I did the CPL it was all about being able to prepare a plog and make sure you had decent alternates and the like. Most all of it is what you've done before except you really need to be "professional" in the A/C.

Also it's vital to know the A/C you are flying, what kind flaps and ailerons as well as trim tabs does it have? What is the power source etc?

Some examiners will ask you questions on the A/C and so you have to be prepared for this event.

The IR is far harder and the best way to prepare for that is in my view grab a decent manual about IR flying. What you learned on the ATPL is one thing and what you actually do on the IR course is nay quite like the ATPL.

Know how to read a jeppesen plate from the beginning to the end and every obscure meaning as well. It's not too bad.

Know what a hold is, how to enter it etc.
Again if you purchase a half decent manual on that sort of flying it should be telling all about it.
Try simply googling "IFR holds" or something similiar.
You will also need to know your limits as a single pilot performing IFR flights etc.

Finally, when you do start the IR don't be afraid of asking how you should best prepare for an IR flight if it seems you always end up not knowing what's wrong with the plan.

That's all I can think of.

OneIn60 - great feedback and advice, thank you

Just coming to the end of the IR , definitely great advice from 1in60 , the holds are a key element , also understand the NDB and indications in the cockpit and how to get to where you need to be (radial wise)

I had friends who have done theirs so i just picked their brains but reading up is definitely and advantage.

Remember the approach ban from air law?? get to know it its a question the examiner will definitely ask you!

Also if its a MEP/IR the book 'Multi engine piston , David Robson' is a great one to buy , £20 on play.com , cheapest i found !

Good Luck

DW

+1 on Robson/Thom's book :)

Its come down a lot in price on ebay ( From £5 used & £15 new )

Multi-engine Piston robson | eBay

Cheers