Jonathan Goodish wrote in
:

Transitions, especially unexpected ones, are undoubtedly tricky, but
if they're handled properly by a qualified and proficient pilot, they
aren't deadly. They are a necessary part of IFR flying, and they're
done safely every day by qualified and proficient pilots.

That is precisely the subject of the thread. If you plan to fly at night
over water, you had better be qualified and proficient at flying
instruments.

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Regards,

Stan