Privileges & Validity
• IFR operations, incl. PBN down to DH 200 ft (60 m)
• 1 year > skill test
• Revalidation within 3 months before expiry
Entry requirements
• Minimum age: 17 years
• PPL or CPL
• NQ if night privileges required
• Medical Class II (IR checked)
• Medical Class II (IR checked)
• 50 hrs XC as PIC
• R/T licence and LPE level 4+
• Passed theoretical exams
• Pre-entry assessment at ATO
Flight training
• 40 hrs instrument flight training, OR
• 30 hrs outside ATO + min. 10 hrs instrument training at ATO
• Min. 25 hrs dual instrument instruction
• Credit: max. 30 hrs instrument, incl.:
• FNPT-I: max. 10 hrs OR
• FNPT-II: max. 25 hrs
• Skill test in line with full IR requirements
Rules & Regulation
Part‑FCL articles and Appendices in the EASA Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 covering the Competency‑Based Instrument Rating (CB‑IR):
• Part‑FCL, Annex I: establishes general licensing rules including IR(A) and CB‑IR(A)
• Appendix 6: defines the Modular Training Courses for the IR, including the CB‑IR(A) structure, minimum flight time, simulator credits, and crediting of previously accumulated instrument flight hours
• Appendix 7: covers the IR skill test requirements, which also apply to CB‑IR applicants
CB-IR
Competency based instrument rating
The Competency-Based Instrument Rating (CB-IR) is an efficient and flexible way for private and commercial pilots to obtain IFR privileges.
By crediting previous IFR experience and allowing training both within and outside an ATO, it significantly reduces training time and cost while maintaining full IR privileges.
If you do not yet meet all the required prerequisites or flight hours, please contact us.
You can build the necessary experience with us at competitive rates, or complete the required courses such as the Night Rating or Instrument Flight Training.
Challenge yourself,
and take it to the next level