Banzai-blades,
Think through what I'm saying. It's not about using the I/R to operate on task. It's about having the equipment and training to prevent CFIT after going inadvertaant IMC. NVG verses I/R; the I/R must win by the virtue that NVG won't get you out of inadvetant IMC, the I/R will.
If you read my posts you will see that I'm not argueing against NVG, but the use of them; it the back seat yes. Given the large costs involved does the end justify the means.
Are you really telling me that you do not regard an I/R as a benefit to flight safety?
If you think I'm wrong then convince me as to the benefits of NVG over an I/R. It is a discussion...