I just wonder how big this problem really is...

In terms of the number of people who log inappropriately and then get
ratings they don't merit, it's probably teeny. But in terms of the way
the regs are written, it's a symptom of something pretty big.

Specifically, in terms of instrument time, most of the problem went away
when they dispensed with the 6 hour rule; prior to that I'd say it was
fairly common to use simulated instrument time to get up to six hours in
six months. After a pilot botches an approach enough to come to the
attention of the FAA, it may turn out that he didn't have the six hours
he thought he had.

Often? Dunno. But this is usenet. What happens often is usually dull.

Jose
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