Thanks for that. Hope Ive not opened a can of worms!
BEagle, you mention in your post that you can count the whole flight as IFR. Is this just because you are flying in accordance with quadrantal rules etc, however what happens if ATC give you a VFR clearance for your training detail? Surley most IMC training is conducted in such conditions. Therefore why do most instructors still log it as an IFR flight when teaching?