MECR/IR renewal
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MECR/IR renewal
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Need your advice - fATPL and have not flown for about 9 months due to no time etc..
Getting round to having to renew my licences etc.
Should I:
1. Renew IR through FNPT2 - possibly in 10 hours at approx 100 squid an hour = 1300
2. Renew IR whilst at same time renewing MECR (all in aircraft - couple of hours in FNPT2) at approx 250 squid an hour = 2500
3. Renew IR through option 1 and then do some single engine flying to get me back into the groove again? =approx 2000
What do you think - what is more useful?
I need to renew my IR but is MECR only useful if you actually want to fly some ME aircraft? Realistically am I only going to be needing it when I actually get a job?
Really not sure what to do and would like all applicable advice. (to note - job applications continuosly being sent off)
Cheers
Apache
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Need your advice - fATPL and have not flown for about 9 months due to no time etc..
Getting round to having to renew my licences etc.
Should I:
1. Renew IR through FNPT2 - possibly in 10 hours at approx 100 squid an hour = 1300
2. Renew IR whilst at same time renewing MECR (all in aircraft - couple of hours in FNPT2) at approx 250 squid an hour = 2500
3. Renew IR through option 1 and then do some single engine flying to get me back into the groove again? =approx 2000
What do you think - what is more useful?
I need to renew my IR but is MECR only useful if you actually want to fly some ME aircraft? Realistically am I only going to be needing it when I actually get a job?
Really not sure what to do and would like all applicable advice. (to note - job applications continuosly being sent off)
Cheers
Apache
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I would (am myself!) renew your IR and MEP on one trip. It only takes about 30 minutes more at most and you would be in the position to take a twin piston job if it was offered.
I always found FNPT2 to be a little tricky to get up to speed on. If your only out of flying by 9 months, you should be able to get your IR/MEP back in about 3 hours or so if you graft at it. Try and buddy up with someone else, then you both take turns to sit in the back and watch, effectively doubling your practice time.
Obviously, some folks are quicker and others slower, I only speak from my own experience.
I always found FNPT2 to be a little tricky to get up to speed on. If your only out of flying by 9 months, you should be able to get your IR/MEP back in about 3 hours or so if you graft at it. Try and buddy up with someone else, then you both take turns to sit in the back and watch, effectively doubling your practice time.
Obviously, some folks are quicker and others slower, I only speak from my own experience.
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I've been in the unfortunate position of having to renew twice, third time coming soon. Both times have been in an aircraft, and next time will be the same. As Ex Oggie says it will only take about 3 hours total, including practice. Shop around for a cheap twin, near or at an airfield wiith all the aids and you'll be laughing. Dont spend 10 hours in a sim whatever you do!!!
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Thirty minutes more than on the sim???
And do you mean three hours on the aircraft max before doing the test or three hours instruction and then doing the test?
What exactly is a good price for a twin in the UK??
And do you mean three hours on the aircraft max before doing the test or three hours instruction and then doing the test?
What exactly is a good price for a twin in the UK??
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Personally, I wouldn't waste time and money on the FNPT2 because of the cost.
About an hour and a half practice, and the same for the combined IR/MEP renewal should see you signed off okay.
Shop around and you can get a twin for £200-£250 an hour, and an examiner will cost about £150, plus any nav fees.
About an hour and a half practice, and the same for the combined IR/MEP renewal should see you signed off okay.
Shop around and you can get a twin for £200-£250 an hour, and an examiner will cost about £150, plus any nav fees.
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Done it last month in the FNPT II, cost me about £500 for 5h (including 2h checkride). Depends on whether you're interested in renewing your MECR or not. I wasn't. If you're more current than me (ie if you need less than 3h brush up on NDB holds & other things) you can do it for even cheaper!
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