"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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If CFI's were authorized to instruct students in IMC, there would be
no need for CFIIs. Or am I overlooking something here?

Yes. The training doesn't count toward an instrument rating unless it's
given by a CFII. But (as far as I know) CFIs can provide IMC training for
purposes of PP emergency-IMC preparedness.

--Gary