"Steven Barnes" wrote

I think it is kinda weird that the different regions have different
requirements.

Not really, IMHO. Different weather, different terrain.

It is all about acceptable risk, and the ability to complete the mission a
high percentage of the time.

Some places, without IFR, you will be on the ground 3/4th's of the days;
others, you will be in the air 3/4th's of the days (or more) with VFR.
--
Jim in NC