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Old December 2nd 04, 08:58 AM
Bob Noel
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In article ,
Newps wrote:

BUT:
Most light aircraft accidents are caused through continued flight into
IFR (read - don't even attempt to fly there there) weather.

To be more clear: The accidents of this type are for VFR (good
weather) pilots without training on how to effectively operate an
aircraft in IFR (bad weather) conditions.


Not just VFR pilots. Happens to a surprising number if instrument rated
pilots (flying VFR) as well. I'll try to find some stats.


Here's what you'll find...Instrument rated pilots are far more likely to
get into farming by scud running than VFR only pilots.


Which has nothing to do with the rating, but rather is a result
of pilot stupidity.

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Bob Noel