The CBIR is a new and unique way to train towards the IR which is valid anywhere in the world. The aim, quite simply to fly an aeroplane under instrument flight rules with a minimum decision height of 200 feet (60 metres). Unique in many ways the course is aimed at experienced pilots not looking…

The pre-requisites for all applications are that you meet English language proficiency requirements and hold one of the following licences: a PPL (A) and FRTOL or a CPL (A) or an ATPL in another category of aircraft

You will need to hold a current and valid Class 1 Part medical or Class 2 medical with a valid audiogram to apply.

You must also have completed at least 50 hours of cross country flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) in aeroplanes, TMGs, helicopters or airships of which at least 10 hours shall be in aeroplanes.

If you want to use the privileges of the IR (A) at night and you only hold a PPL (A) you will also need to hold a Night rating.

You can complete any of the following training with an Authorised Training Organisation: ATPL (A) or CBIR / EIR (En-route Instrument Rating) or IR(A) theory. You will need a valid pass in all of the exams for the training route that you are following.

If you follow the FULL IR, CB-IR or E-IR route you can expect to cover 7 subjects, which takes three to four weeks (80 hours of study).  The seven subjects to study are as follows: Air Law Flight Planning Human Performance IFR Communications Instrumentation Meteorology Radio Navigation Following the ATPL theory route, consists of 14…

The CBIR is available for aeroplanes only. The privileges of the CBIR do not include flying ‘high-performance aeroplanes’ (HPA) under IFR unless further theoretical knowledge is obtained. Learning objectives for complex and high-performance aircraft have been shifted to a separate, later exam for those progressing beyond light aircraft, so the full IR is now more…

You can claim a maximum of 30 hours towards the 40 hours course if you have flown under IFR and IMC conditions under the privileges of an EIR, ICAO IR or IMC/IR(R). The base requirement is that you will require a minimum of 40 hrs IFR experience (for CB-IR on SEP) prior to being permitted…

There are no theoretical knowledge credits.  There is an exception to this if you have an ICAO licence in current flying practice and have a minimum of 50 hours Pilot in Command in Instrument Flight Rules. You must hold a current and valid: ICAO licence with a validating medical & Instrument rating. The theoretical examination…