If an IMC is well taught, and then well practiced - it is an incredibly good addition to the PPL. It isn't an IR, so shouldn't be used as an IR. I have an IMC and use it often - either for getting on top of cloud, or getting the last 15 miles home on a cr@ppy day. I wouldn't drem of setting off on a day like that though, knowing that it was going to be IMC all of the way. That kind of flying is for people who REALLY need to be somewhere. For those people - get an IR. Personally, I have a company car with fuel included. It may take me a bit longer, but at least I will arrive fresh (ish).
Last edited by troddenmasses; 28th July 2004 at 16:38.