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Old July 6th 07, 10:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default The biggest safety investment in GA is...

On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:38:43 -0700, "Robert M. Gary"
wrote:

I disagree. A VFR only pilot is safer than an instrument rated pilot
who does not maintain competency. I've probably talked more students
out of the instrument rating than I've given instruction to. The fact
is, unless you really believe you will fly on a regular basis and need
to keep up currency, its not only a waste of money, but gives you a
false sense of ability.


So you'd rather them not obtain additional dual training? You have
all the opportunity in the world to teach your students personal
minimums, IFR or VFR.