The CPL military credits are complex. We have listed the Part-FCL regulations below with the credits taken from CAP2254. The items in red we have added to help explain which credit covers which regulation. For the CPL you require 50hrs PIC on aeroplanes, but you also require 70hrs PIC for the MEP rating. This means you actually need 70hrs PIC to start the MEP rating.
Part-FCL Appendix 3
E CPL modular course — Aeroplanes
GENERAL
1. The aim of the CPL(A) modular course is to train PPL(A) holders to the level of proficiency necessary for the issue of a CPL(A).
2. Before commencing a CPL(A) modular course an applicant shall be the holder of a PPL(A) issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention.
3. Before commencing the flight training the applicant shall:
(a) have completed 150 hours flight time; including 50 hours as PIC on aeroplanes of which 10 hours shall be cross-country. Except for the requirement of 50 hours as PIC in aeroplanes, hours as PIC in other categories of aircraft may account for the 150 hours of aeroplane flight time in any of the following cases:
(1) 20 hours in helicopters, if applicants hold a PPL(H);
(2) 50 hours in helicopters, if applicants hold a CPL(H);
(3) 10 hours in TMGs or sailplanes;
(4) 20 hours in airships, if applicants hold a PPL(As);
(5) 50 hours in airships, if applicants hold a CPL(As).
(b) have complied with the prerequisites for the issue of a class or type rating for multi-engine aeroplanes in accordance with Subpart H, if a multi-engine aeroplane is to be used on the skill test.
4. An applicant wishing to undertake a modular CPL(A) course shall complete all the flight instructional stages in one continuous course of training as arranged by an ATO. The theoretical knowledge instruction may be given at an ATO conducting theoretical
knowledge instruction only.
5. The course shall comprise:
(a) theoretical knowledge instruction to CPL(A) knowledge level; and
(b) visual and instrument flying training.
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
6. An approved CPL(A) theoretical knowledge course shall comprise at least 250 hours of instruction.
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION
7. An applicant shall demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a CPL(A).
FLYING TRAINING
8. Applicants without an IR shall be given at least 25 hours dual flight instruction, including 10 hours of instrument instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time in a BITD, an FNPT I or II, an FTD 2 or an FFS.
9. Applicants holding a valid IR(A) shall be fully credited towards the dual instrument instruction time. Applicants holding a valid IR(H) shall be credited up to 5 hours of the dual instrument instruction time, in which case at least 5 hours dual instrument instruction time shall be given in an aeroplane. An applicant holding a Course Completion Certificate for the Basic Instrument Flight Module shall be credited with up to 10 hours towards the required instrument instruction time.
10.
(a) Applicants with a valid IR shall be given at least 15 hours dual visual flight instruction.
(b) Applicants without a night rating aeroplane shall be given additionally at least 5 hours night flight instruction, comprising 3 hours of dual instruction, which shall include at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation and 5 solo take-offs and 5 solo full stop landings.
11. At least 5 hours of the flight instruction shall be carried out in an aeroplane certificated for the carriage of at least 4 persons and have a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear.
EXPERIENCE
12. The applicant for a CPL(A) shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time (can use 100hrs helicopter credit), including at least:
(a) 100 hours as PIC (50hrs credited), of which 20 hours of cross-country flight as PIC, which shall include a VFR cross-country flight of at least 540 km (300 NM), in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made;
(b) 5 hours of flight time shall be completed at night, comprising 3 hours of dual instruction, which shall include at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation and 5 solo take-offs and 5 solo full stop landings (If meet CPL(H) experience can count helicopter night for this but must do the night circuits and landings (x5)); and
(c) 10 hours of instrument flight instruction, of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an FNPT I, or FNPT II or FFS. (5 hours credited if hold military IR) An applicant holding a course completion certificate for the Basic Instrument Flight Module shall be credited with up to 10 hours
towards the required instrument instruction time. Hours done in a BITD shall not be credited;
(d) 6 hours of flight time shall be completed in a multi-engine aeroplane, if a multi-engine aeroplane is used for the skill test.
(e) Hours as PIC of other categories of aircraft may count towards the 200 hours flight time, in the following cases:
(i) 30 hours in helicopter, if the applicant holds a PPL(H); or
(ii) 100 hours in helicopters, if the applicant holds a CPL(H); or
(iii) 30 hours in TMGs or sailplanes; or
(iv) 30 hours in airships, if the applicant holds a PPL(As); or
(v) 60 hours in airships, if the applicant holds a CPL(As).
SKILL TEST
13. Upon completion of the flying training and relevant experience requirements the applicant shall take the CPL(A) skill test on either a single-engine or a multi-engine aeroplane.
CAP2254 CPL credits for military rotary pilots:
4.4.2.2 QMP(H)
Prior to undertaking the skill test, applicants shall complete a training course, the content, hours, and duration of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Head of Training at an ATO. Such a course shall not require prior approval by the
Authority, and responsibility for ensuring the adequacy and appropriateness of the training rests solely with the ATO.
Applicants who meet the experience requirement for a CPL(H) may use up to 50hrs of flight time towards the total pre-requisite flight time required prior to the start of a modular CPL(A) course.
Applicants holding a current unrestricted military IR shall be credited up to 5 hours of the dual instrument instruction time.
Applicants who meet all of the experience requirement for the issue of a CPL(H) may use helicopter flight time towards up to 100 hours in helicopters towards meeting all of the flight time requirements for the issue of a CPL(A).
The applicant must have at least 100 hours as PIC of which at least 20 hours are cross-country which shall include a VFR cross-country flight of at least 300nm, in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure in aeroplanes.
Applicants must meet all of the experience requirements for issue of a CPL(A)
4.4.2.3 QMP(H) with Op Category
Prior to undertaking the skill test, applicants shall complete a training course, the content, hours, and duration of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Head of Training at an ATO. Such a course shall not require prior approval by the Authority, and responsibility for ensuring the adequacy and appropriateness of the training rests solely with the ATO.
Applicants who meet the experience requirement for a CPL(H), may count up to 50hrs of flight time completed as PIC in a helicopter towards the pre-requisite PIC flight time required prior to the start of a modular CPL(A) course.
Applicants who meet the experience requirement for a CPL(H) may use up to 100hrs of flight time towards the pre-requisite flight time required prior to the start of a modular CPL(A) course.
Applicants who meet the experience requirement for a CPL(H) may count helicopter night flight time towards all of the total night and night cross country hours required for award of a CPL(A), but not towards night circuit and landing requirements.
Applicants holding a current unrestricted military IR shall be credited up to 5 hours of the dual instrument instruction time. Applicants who meet all the experience requirement for the issue of a CPL(H) may use helicopter flight time towards up to 100 hours of in helicopters towards meeting all of the flight time requirements for the issue of a CPL(A).
Applicants who meet all of the experience requirements for the issue of a CPL(H) may credit helicopter flight time towards up to 100 hours of the 200 hour total time requirement for the issue of the CPL(A).
Applicants must have completed, as PIC, at least 20 hours of cross‑country flight time in aeroplanes. This shall include one VFR cross‑country flight of at least 300 nm, during which full‑stop landings must be made at two aerodromes other than the
aerodrome of departure.
Applicants who intend to complete an MEP class rating as part of their CPL(A) issue
must meet the prerequisite experience requirement of 70 hours PIC in aeroplanes for
the issue of that class rating.
Applicants must meet all the experience requirements for issue of a CPL(A)