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From: "Romeo, Frank A" <Frank.Romeo@constellation.com>
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Subject: Re: IFR training in a IV-P?
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Bryan J. Burr wrote:  "My personal opinion is that IFR is only for
professional pilots who
receive a lot of recurrent training, flying multi-engine high altitude, =
with
the best deice equipment and have an equally rated and trained =
co-pilot.
Actual (IMC) IFR is not for single engine, low time pilots who dream of
going IMC.  <snip> These Lancair airplanes, although capable, are =
really
only meant for enjoyment, fun, and convenience.  Nothing more."

I think it=92s a good thing for each pilot to operate within his =
"comfort
zone" for safety reasons.  However, it would also good if Bryan lived =
in
Arizona.   Here, in central NY state, if you don=92t have an instrument
rating, you can=92t legally fly half the time.  (well, maybe I=92m =
exaggerating
a little...) But, I know I=92d have had many a vacation trip messed up =
if I
couldn=92t fly an instrument approach to complete an otherwise =
beautiful
flying trip.  My Legacy will be full IFR  :-)  (and, yes, I will avoid
ice...)
Frank Romeo
Syracuse, NY area