The ATPL(A) theory syllabus had an update last year. And now it’s the turn of the Competency Based Instrument Rating syllabus (CBIR).
So, we’re delighted to announce a fully updated book series for the 2021 EASA CBIR syllabus, complete with extra features and new content.
This new CBIR series is now available for ATOs for ground school instruction. Private pilots working towards a CBIR can also download them directly from Apple Books.
These interactive, digital manuals can be read on any Apple device. The new books are fully compliant with the updated content and Learning Objectives from EASA’s new 2021 CBIR theoretical knowledge syllabus.
CBIR: a more practical approach
The EASA CBIR is a more practical approach to gaining an Instrument Rating. It’s designed for private pilots who want to learn to fly in instrument conditions, in any class of airspace, but who do not need to become commercially qualified.
The CBIR takes account of a pilot’s flying experience, with has an emphasis on practical flying skills. But there are still 7 theory exams that must be passed:
- Air Law
- Communications
- Flight Planning
- Human Performance
- Instrumentation
- Meteorology
- Radio Navigation.
CBIR, EIR or BIR?
It’s all changing. Under the outgoing syllabus, the theoretical knowledge component of the CBIR was shared with the En-Route Instrument Rating (EIR) syllabus.
But, from 8 September 2021, the EIR will be replaced with the new Basic Instrument Rating (BIR). The BIR has a different syllabus. Therefore, the new Padpilot CBIR books are only suitable for the 2021 CBIR, not the EIR.
So for CBIR, with updated content, new Learning Objective Summary pages, Quick Quizzes and 3D models – these are the most advanced and up to date theory books available.
Download a free sample or the complete CBIR series from our bookstore.
For ATOs: For information about Padpilot ground school solutions, please get in touch.
