What is the EASA CB-IR?
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…
What are the license requirements?
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…
What are the medical requirements?
You will need to hold a current and valid Class 1 Part medical or Class 2 medical with a valid audiogram to apply.
What flying experience do you need?
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…
Can you exercise the privileges at night?
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.
What theoretical knowledge is required?
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…
What theory is covered?
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…
The HPA and ATPL theory requirement
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…
The hour’s credit?
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).…
Knowledge credit if any?
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…
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