OK, I gotcha now. Yes, I agree. Someone blundering inadvertently into IMC is
better off if they have an IR. But definitely not a guarantee.

Marco Leon

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What I'm going after is the sentiment which seems to suggest that
unless an instrument pilot is current and proficient, then he's no
better off than a VFR pilot should he pull a VFR-into-IMC.

OF COURSE flying on an IFR flight plan in actual requires proficiency
as well as currency and that takes regular work to maintain. I make a
point of taking a ride in actual with my CFII every 3-4 months for
that.

However, simply maintaining heading&alt within a country mile, let's
call it "survival proficiency," probably requires a lot less for most
people. It's not quite riding a bicycle for most people but it's not
like you need to remember hold entries either.
-cwk.




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