But, despite your barb on the instrument pilot, you have to remember
that
you are only half a pilot without the instrument rating.

Hrm. I would strongly disagree with that.

Don't worry, Dylan -- he always likes to throw that "I'm an instrument rated
pilot" around, like it's some sort of badge of courage.

I've safely flown from one end of this country to the other, for almost ten
years, VFR. In most cases (as was the case with the fellow in the 182), an
instrument rating would not help much in my Pathfinder. I'm simply not
going anywhere in ice, snow, or storms in my current steed, regardless of
who is pilot in command.

Now, if I had the wherewithal to own a Pilatus, King Air, or something
equally weather-capable, THEN the IR would be a true value -- and I'd have
one.

Until then, however, getting the rating would only be a fun diversion from
what I'm supposed to be doing.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"