I have been a long time reader of pprune but never made any comments. The thing with NVFR in Aussie is (as far as I'm concerned anyway)is that it is as safe as you want to make it. The V stands for "visual", and to me that has always meant that if I can't see a horizon or enough to get the job done with out killing myself and others, don't go. Going some where with my bum sucked onto the seat with fear has ever been an option for me either, but I have never been pressured into doing something I can't or won't do. Yes there have been times where I've gotten off the ground only to find there is nothing to see, so get back on the ground, job is off.
There has never been a need for two engines, auto pilots, dual AH's, (these would be very good to have, but who is paying for it)only because you should be able to do the job with what you have and if you don't have an IFR cockpit, don't go IFR. I've always been of the opinion that if there is any doubt about the weather or conditions say no.