Doug S wrote:
In news:uzcAe.5205$rx4.2388@trndny05,

As far as the Sport Pilot is concerned, I was trying to avoid that, mainly
because I live in a very busy class B area that has some weird weather
patterns (Detroit Metro); and aside from Plymouth-Mettetal (1D2), there's
not much in the way of uncontrolled airspace around here

Sport Pilots can fly in controlled airspace the same as Private Pilots
if they have a sign-off from an instructor. No big deal.

As for weather, IFR is a whole 'nother ball game. Bear in mind that a
minority of private pilots are instrument rated, and of those who are
rated, only a minority use it actively.

-cwk.