IMC... or not
This is going to sound like a bit of a strange one...
I've completed all my IMC training and the exam. I actually found the various holds, approaches, nav aid tracking etc. much easier than I expected and the training has without doubt improved my confidence (and, hopefully, ability) in flying.
But here's the thing...
I don't enjoy flying 'blind' as one of the reasons for flying is to enjoy the view, for me! It also made me feel quite claustrophobic. I don't actually need to fly to get from A to B or have any ambitions to fly professionally or commercially. In short, I never plan to fly in IMC.
So should I bother taking the test?
It's another rating to keep current, the cost of the test is not insignificant and should I simply use the extra knowledge that the training has given me to become a better VFR pilot?
I understand the significance of having the skills to handle a situation where I might find myself unintentionally in IMC but that could happen to any pilot - and at least I have some extra training now to help me out of that situation safely?
Thoughts welcomed - am I being short-sighted or what?!
Hersh