Aside from the benign weather (everywhere in north of the ranges), as an aspiring PIFR pilot, I'd say the flying part is easy to handle compared with the cost and complexity.
Say "IREX" in the ready room of your local flying school and watch students running for the exits! It's almost like Airservices don't want people to be instrument-rated unless they're heading for the airlines.
Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
In the US, when you get an instrument rating, if you complete your recency requirements (in an aircraft or a simulator) you don’t have to do an instrument proficiency check – even at your flight review. You only have to do an instrument proficiency check if you haven’t maintained recency for 6 months.
Dick, that's far too sensible to be implemented over here.
