Oslo – November 2013

The Future of Instrument Qualifications for GA Pilots in Europe

Paul SherryChairman – PPLIR Europe

Recognise contributions of -

Jim Thorpe

Timothy Nathan

Vasa Babic

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Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

Introduction of En Route IR (EIR)

Introduction of Competency Based IR (CBM-IR)

Ability to convert ICAO compliant 3rd country IR to EASA IR

History

Under ICAO model, the IR is (was) a natural progression from the PPL

When JAR introduced, IR theory exams became a subset of ‘professional’ training – the ATPL

Minimum flying hours increased from 40 to 50- an increase of 20%

No recognition of previous experience or ratings

History

PPL/IR Europe, working with other organisations, proposed a more ‘accessible’ IR

EASA (to their credit) recognised and accepted the need

FCL.008 commenced work in late 2008

Finally approved by EASA committee – Oct 2013

Topics

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Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

Introduction of En Route IR (EIR)

Introduction of Competency Based IR (CBM-IR)

Ability to convert ICAO compliant 3rd country IR to EASA IR

Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

1. Learning objectives (LO’s) relevant to GA

EASA NPA 2011-16

Current IR

Future CBM & EIR

Find Standard Instrument Departure and Arrival Routes to be flown and/or expected

1. Learning objectives (LO’s) relevant to GA

2. Removed -

LO’s for Complex/High Performance Aircraft(put into High Performance Aircraft exam)

Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

EASA NPA 2011-16

Current IR

Future CBM & EIR

Decide how a pilot shall react if there is a conflict between Resolution Advisories in case of an ACAS/ACAS co-ordinated encounter

1. Learning objectives (LO’s) relevant to GA

2. Removed -

LO’s for Complex/High Performance Aircraft(put into High Performance Aircraft exam)

LO’s already included in PPL course

Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

EASA NPA 2011-16

Current IR

Future CBM & EIR

Calculate the fuel quantities used, fuel consumption and fuel remaining at navigation checkpoints/waypoints

1. Learning objectives (LO’s) relevant to GA

2. Removed -

LO’s for Complex/High Performance Aircraft(put into High Performance Aircraft exam)

LO’s for Commercial Flights

3. 80 hours study (including E-learning), of which 10 in Approved Training Organisation

Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

Now can be achieved by enthusiastic and committed

private pilot in 3 to 4 weeks !!

Same study course for EIR and CBM-IR

Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

Now for the flying !!

1. En-Route IR(EIR)

2. Competency BasedModular IR (CBM-IR)

3. Conversion of 3rd country ICAO compliant IR

En Route IR (EIR)

En Route IR (EIR)

1. Completely new rating

2. Privileges – conduct flight under IFR in theen-route phase of flight – access to airways

3. Depart under VFR, and land under VFR

4. May operate at night, if a night rating is held

EIR – Entry Requirements

1. Hold a PPL (Aeroplanes)

2. Have completed at least 20 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes

That’s all !!

EIR – Training

1. Theoretical Knowledge – 80 hour course

2. 15 hours of instrument flight time underinstruction at an Approved Training Organisation

3. Take (and, of course, pass) the skill test.

Competency BasedModular IR (CBM-IR)

1. Hold a PPL (Aeroplanes)

2. Have completed at least 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes with at least 10 hours on type

CBM-IR – Entry Requirements

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2. Single Engine

CBM-IR – Training

Theoretical Knowledge – 80 hour course

– 40 hours instrument time under instruction

– Up to 10 hours in FNPT1

– Up to 25 hours in FNPT2

– Up to 30 hours may be IFR and IMC

Conversion of 3rd

Country (ICAO Compliant) IR

Applicants for the CBM-IR holding a PPL and a valid IR(A) issued…by a 3rd country may be credited IN FULL toward the training course mentioned … above

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3. Assessment by Approved Training Organisation followed by training as required

3rd Country IR – Conversion

Oral Examination for Theoretical Knowledge

1. 50 hours PIC IFR on aeroplanes

4. Take (and, of course, pass) the skill test

More details at -

www.pplir.orgSpecifically -

http://www.pplir.org/images/stories/pplir_files/GA_IR_v1.4.pdf

Topics

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4.

Changes to Theoretical Knowledge

Introduction of En Route IR (EIR)

Introduction of Competency Based IR (CBM-IR)

Ability to convert ICAO compliant 3rd country IR to EASA IR

Summary

Please consider joining….

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We are working for all GA pilots flying IFR

We are all volunteers

What we do costs money

Finally…..

Why?

What are we doing ?

Finally…..

We are co-ordinating with -

Oslo – November 2013

www.pplir.org