"Greg Farris" wrote in message
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Here are some "general" tips for safe, single-pilot IFR, gleaned from
Larry Bartlett's refresher course. These tips do not represent the "meat
and potatoes" of the video course, but are thrown in at a couple of
points as generalities. How many agree with these :

1) No Single-Pilot, single engine IFR in IMC at night

I have yet to do that (in my 18 hours of IMC so far), but I'd be willing to
if my destination airport (and plenty of potential alternates along the way)
has a precision approach and the visibility below the ceiling is good.

2) No S-P Multi-engine IFR with MEA's higher than the aircraft's SE
performance

No ME for me.

3) No S-P IFR in IMC without dual vacuum sources, and strong
preference for dual alrternators.

The planes I fly in IMC usually have standby vacuum (but just one
alternator). I practice no-gyro approaches on my PC sim to stay proficient.

4) Keep VFR weather within range of the aircraft at all times, and
know where it is

Usually, but not always (I'm ok with widespread, calm, not-too-low IMC and
my handheld VOR/LOC for backup).

5) Avoid S-P circling approaches in IMC, and definitely not at
night or close to minimums

Absolutely, at least at my present level of experience.

--Gary