On Tuesday, 21 April 2015 18:02:36 UTC+3, Dan Marotta wrote:
Same could be said for the untrained pilot trying to use an attitude
indicator for the first time.* It's very easy under a vision
restricting device in VMC.* Not so much when using it successfully
makes a difference.


That's what we all are saying here. Do not fly into clouds without proper training. If you do, you might increase your chances with proper instruments.. I bet if there is either T&B or AH to choose, untrained pilot has better chance to survive with AH. But yes, that chance is not 100%.