Kobra wrote:
What are your thoughts on instrument training at night?
There is a small increased risk in any night flying. The main thing is an
engine failure and the inability to find a safe landing spot as easily as
during the day. IFR training in VFR conditions carries no additional risk
IMO other than the increased risk of any night flying.

Definitely correct on all accounts including the stuff I deleted.
I did much of my IFR training at night and about 25% of my
200 hours is at night. I am actually fairly comfortable at night
and almost wonder why people are so scared of it (noting the additional
risks listed above). With foggles, it is a
great substitute for IMC. It is also more challenging which
is good as you have the CFII to fall back on. Same thing for
getting night experience with the experience of the CFII on board.
I highly recommend it.

Gerald