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Appendix 6 to Part-FCL is amended as follows: (a) section A is amended as follows: (i) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. An applicant for a modular IR(A) course shall be the holder of a PPL(A) or a CPL(A). An applicant for the Procedural Instrument Flight Module, who does not hold a CPL(A), shall be holder of a Course Completion Certificate for the Basic Instrument Flight Module. The ATO shall ensure that the applicant for a multi-engine IR(A) course who has not held a multi-engine aeroplane class or type rating has received the multi-engine training specified in Subpart H prior to commencing the flight training for the IR(A) course.’ (ii) paragraph 10.2 is replaced by the following: ‘10.2. The holder of an IR(H) may have the total amount of training required in paragraphs 7 or 8 above reduced to 10 hours.’ (b) a new Section Aa is inserted: ‘Aa. IR(A) — Competency-based modular flying training course GENERAL 1. The aim of the competency-based modular flying training course is to train PPL or CPL holders for the instrument rating, taking into account prior instrument flight instruction and experience. It is designed to provide the level of proficiency needed to operate aeroplanes under IFR and in IMC. The course shall consist of a combination of instrument flight instruction provided by an IRI(A) or an FI(A) holding the privilege to provide training for the IR and flight instruction within an ATO. 2. An applicant for such a competency-based modular IR(A) shall be the holder of a PPL(A) or CPL(A). 3. The course of theoretical instruction shall be completed within 18 months. The instrument flight instruction and the skill test shall be completed within the period of validity of the pass of the theoretical knowledge examinations. 4. The course shall comprise: (a) theoretical knowledge instruction to the IR(A) knowledge level; (b) instrument flight instruction. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE 5. An approved competency-based modular IR(A) course shall comprise at least 80 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. The theoretical knowledge course may contain computer-based training and e-learning elements. A minimum amount of classroom teaching as required by ORA.ATO.305 has to be provided. FLYING TRAINING 6. The method of attaining an IR(A) following this modular course is competency-based. However, the minimum requirements below shall be completed by the applicant. Additional training may be required to reach required competencies. (a) A single-engine competency-based modular IR(A) course shall include at least 40 hours of instrument time under instruction, of which up to 10 hours may be instrument ground time in an FNPT I, or up to 25 hours in an FFS or FNPT II. A maximum of 5 hours of FNPT II or FFS instrument ground time may be conducted in an FNPT I. (i) When the applicant has: (A) completed instrument flight instruction provided by an IRI(A) or an FI(A) holding the privilege to provide training for the IR; or (B) prior flight time under IFR as PIC on aeroplanes, under a rating providing the privileges to fly under IFR and in IMC these hours may be credited towards the 40 hours above up to maximum of 30 hours, (ii) When the applicant has prior instrument flight time under instruction other than specified in point (a)(i), these hours may be credited towards the required 40 hours up to a maximum of 15 hours. (iii) In any case, the flying training shall include at least 10 hours of instrument flight time under instruction in an aeroplane at an ATO. (iv) The total amount of dual instrument instruction shall not be less than 25 hours. (b) A multi-engine competency-based modular IR(A) course shall include at least 45 hours instrument time under instruction, of which up to 10 hours may be instrument ground time in an FNPT I, or up to 30 hours in an FFS or FNPT II. A maximum of 5 hours of FNPT II or FFS instrument ground time may be conducted in an FNPT I. (i) When the applicant has: (A) completed instrument flight instruction provided by an IRI(A) or an FI(A) holding the privilege to provide training for the IR; or (B) prior flight time under IFR as PIC on aeroplanes, under a rating giving the privileges to fly under IFR and in IMC these hours may be credited towards the 45 hours above up to a maximum of 35 hours. (ii) When the applicant has prior instrument flight time under instruction other than specified in point (b)(i), these hours may be credited towards the required 45 hours up to a maximum of 15 hours. (iii) In any case, the flying training shall include at least 10 hours of instrument flight time under instruction in a multi-engine aeroplane at an ATO. (iv) The total amount of dual instrument instruction shall not be less than 25 hours, of which at least 15 hours shall be completed in a multi-engine aeroplane. (c) To determine the amount of hours credited and to establish the training needs, the applicant shall complete a pre-entry assessment at an ATO. (d) The completion of the instrument flight instruction provided by an IRI(A) or FI(A) in accordance with point (a)(i) or (b)(i) shall be documented in a specific training record and signed by the instructor. 7. The flight instruction for the competency-based modular IR(A) shall comprise: (a) procedures and manoeuvres for basic instrument flight covering at least: (i) basic instrument flight without external visual cues; (ii) horizontal flight; (iii) climbing; (iv) descent; (v) turns in level flight, climbing and descent; (vi) instrument pattern; (vii) steep turn; (viii) radio navigation; (ix) recovery from unusual attitudes; (x) limited panel; and (xi) recognition and recovery from incipient and full stall; (b) pre-flight procedures for IFR flights, including the use of the flight manual and appropriate air traffic services documents for the preparation of an IFR flight plan; (c) procedure and manoeuvres for IFR operation under normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions covering at least: (i) transition from visual to instrument flight on take-off; (ii) standard instrument departures and arrivals; (iii) en route IFR procedures; (iv) holding procedures; (v) instrument approaches to specified minima; (vi) missed approach procedures; and (vii) landings from instrument approaches, including circling; (d) in-flight manoeuvres and particular flight characteristics; (e) if required, operation of a multi-engine aeroplane in the above exercises, including: (i) operation of the aeroplane solely by reference to instruments with one engine simulated inoperative; (ii) engine shutdown and restart (to be carried out at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS or FNPT II). 8. Applicants for the competency-based modular IR(A) holding a Part-FCL PPL or CPL and a valid IR(A) issued in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention by a third country may be credited in full towards the training course mentioned in paragraph 4. In order to be issued the IR(A), the applicant shall: (a) successfully complete the skill test for the IR(A) in accordance with Appendix 7; (b) demonstrate to the examiner during the skill test that he/she has acquired an adequate level of theoretical knowledge of air law, meteorology and flight planning and performance (IR); and (c) have a minimum experience of at least 50 hours of flight time under IFR as PIC on aeroplanes. PRE-ENTRY ASSESSMENT 9. The content and duration of the pre-entry assessment shall be determined by the ATO based on the prior instrument experience of the applicant. MULTI-ENGINE 10. The holder of a single-engine IR(A) who also holds a multi-engine class or type rating wishing to obtain a multi-engine IR(A) for the first time shall complete a course at an ATO comprising at least 5 hours instrument time under instruction in multi-engine aeroplanes, of which 3 hours may be in an FFS or FNPT II and shall pass a skill test.’ (c) Section B is amended as follows: (i) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. An applicant for a modular IR(H) course shall be the holder of a PPL(H), or a CPL(H) or an ATPL(H). Prior to commencing the aircraft instruction phase of the IR(H) course, the applicant shall be the holder of the helicopter type rating used for the IR(H) skill test, or have completed approved type rating training on that type. The applicant shall hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of MCC if the skill test is to be conducted in Multi- Pilot conditions.’ (ii) paragraph 9.2 is replaced by the following: ‘9.2. The holder of an IR(A) may have the amount of training required reduced to 10 hours.’ (iii) the following paragraph 9.3 is inserted: ‘9.3. The holder of a PPL(H) with a helicopter night rating or a CPL(H) may have the total amount of instrument time under instruction required reduced by 5 hours.’