Many thanks to those who contributed their experience and opinions to the
discussion.

With regard to the author cited, Larry Bartlett, and his video refresher
course, I would recommend this series.It does not contain in-flight videos,
it's all classroom and blackboard (which the author masters quite well). It
also is not a basic IFR training course, and by no means pretends to cover
all the textbook training for IFR - but as a refresher course, with a
distinct point of view, expressed by a seasoned instructor, I find it
engaging and informative. Recommended, even if somewhat pricey (mine, from
Sporty's was over $100 for three tapes).

G Faris