I just wanted to open a discussion regarding other's personal weather
minimums for VFR flights.

I own my own aircraft and my VERY expensive insurance company asks,
before they renew my insurance, if I have had any accidents.

As I love flying, and wish to continue to fly, this is always foremost
in my mind when I make weather decisions.

As far as visibility goes, I suggest that it depends on where you are
flying. If you are flying over very familiar terrain, with a GPS, 5
miles or even 3 miles viz is a bit of a challenge (compared to 15 miles
viz) but it is not an insurmountable problem.

If you are away from home, without a GPS it is a challenge.

Your question appears to be black or white - but there are many shades
of grey. Think of it along the lines that your insurer may not renew you
if you have an accident, and then make your go/no-go decision. All of
this, quite apart from your perceived risk of goiung down, which should
of course be your first consideratiuon.

For myself I don't want to be a hero, and the macho thing never did much
for me. I just want to fly safely, keep doing so, have fun and keep my
insurance company happy.
There is never a good enough reason to take off in weather that you are
less than comfortable with.




Tony Roberts
PP-ASEL
VFR OTT
Night
Almost Instrument
Cessna 172H C-GICE