The 10 hour ATO requirement?
No matter how much prior training or prior experience you may have, you still need to do a minimum of 10 hrs training for the CB-IR at an ATO. The exception is…
Why not the full IR, and the misconception it’s not a full IR?
The CB IR is a full ICAO IR, and the skills test is same as the full IR skills test. Only the route used to obtain the IR differs. The CB-IR isn’t…
Who does the CB-IR?
The CBIR is unique in offering a route for experienced pilots with a past history of instrument flying to train for the full Instrument Rating (IR) in a way which reflects their…
Who does the CB-IR theory?
You can also find school approved to provide the Competency Based Modular Instrument Rating (Aeroplanes) theoretical knowledge in Standards Document 31. As of 2019, there are 3 schools that are said to…
What about in Europe?
From the limited research, there are plenty of places in Europe that do the CB-IR route and theoretical knowledge. After all this is an EASA rating, and not specific to the UK. …
What’s the cheapest route? ATO aeroplane vs own aeroplane?
In fact this isn’t a question I can answer. Assuming your aircraft meets Standards Document 7, and you choose to fly in your own aircraft. It entirely depends on the ATO you…
Can you do it in your own aeroplane?
Yes, provided that it meets the requirements for aeroplanes and helicopters for use on CPL and IR Skills test in Standards Document 7 (AH). Read more about my experience.
How much per hour for the instructional fee?
For the pre-ATO phase, if done privately with an IRI you can expect to pay in the region of £40-50 h/r. The ATO phase in my case with Stapleford Flight Centre was…
How much will the CBIR cost?
This is the ultimate answer. How much will the CB-IR cost? Depending on your abilities, you can probably budget for between £10,000 and £14,000 over the course of 18 months with a…
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