Tom wrote:

Hilton wrote:
Neil wrote:
3. "a flight plan was not filed for the cross-country flight"

Would that have made a difference?

Some pilots on this NG were asking if he was IFR.

This case really amazes me. The guy had his PPL for a month or so, and
had
no problem at all with departing at night, in the rain, with his wife, and
2
kids they planned to adopt.

Tom, it's unbelievable isn't it. Let's ignore what could have or should
have been taught to him, syllabii etc. How about common sense??? And also
perhaps another example (together with the stats) that Private pilots need
more (real) instrument time that what's required by Part 61.

Hilton