Instrument Rating - Information
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Just a few quick questions on IR(H). Any information greatly appreciated.
1) ICAO: In terms of working globally (i.e. Africa, Central Asia, SE Asia) is there any IR that is more useful/transferable than others. For example, if a guy was applying to fly in Angola (D2- ) would there be a difference if he had an FAA IR as opposed to a Canadian IR?
Of course a EASA IR is most useful to work in Europe, an FAA to work in the US etc. but what is the best IR to have if the intention is to work outside of Europe, North America and Aus/NZ? Or is there even a difference?
2) EASA: From a fairly reliable source, it was said that a person with a EASA IR(A) and a EASA CPL(H) would automatically be credited with an IR(H) on their license. (Although if the person had IR(H) only, this would not give an IR(A)). It seems incredible, but as mentioned it did come from a source who is usually very clued in. Can anyone verify or comment on this?
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1) ICAO: In terms of working globally (i.e. Africa, Central Asia, SE Asia) is there any IR that is more useful/transferable than others. For example, if a guy was applying to fly in Angola (D2- ) would there be a difference if he had an FAA IR as opposed to a Canadian IR?
Of course a EASA IR is most useful to work in Europe, an FAA to work in the US etc. but what is the best IR to have if the intention is to work outside of Europe, North America and Aus/NZ? Or is there even a difference?
2) EASA: From a fairly reliable source, it was said that a person with a EASA IR(A) and a EASA CPL(H) would automatically be credited with an IR(H) on their license. (Although if the person had IR(H) only, this would not give an IR(A)). It seems incredible, but as mentioned it did come from a source who is usually very clued in. Can anyone verify or comment on this?
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... bureaucrats at EASA have decided that the credit you get for having an IR (A) is 10 hours off the total IR (H) course.
From Page 34 to Part L to Section 4 to CAP 804:
9.2 The holder of an IR(A) may have the amount of training required reduced to 10 hours (see note).
Note: The UK CAA issued a derogation under Article 14 of the Basic Regulation to reflect that “the holder of an IR(A) may have the total training required in paragraphs 7 or 8 reduced to 10 hours.”
Note: The UK CAA issued a derogation under Article 14 of the Basic Regulation to reflect that “the holder of an IR(A) may have the total training required in paragraphs 7 or 8 reduced to 10 hours.”
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As for Q1, it has been my experience that the most useful certificate/license to have when working globally under a validation is FAA. The Instrument Rating held on a FAA certificate works just as well for the purpose of an ICAO validation from a national aviation authority. It is cheaper to obtain in the first place and doesn't expire/get removed from your certificate. All you need to do is stay legal by complying with the minima set by the FARs. This definitely applies to Angola.
