difference in IR and IMC rating

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2D,

I accept your interpretation than 49 does not apply to airports with DIY approaches. I still think the minima for an IMCR holder when shooting a published approach (as found in the AIP) are not recommended but mandatory.

I still don't feel beat up

So far though, still nothing to convince me that you have found a law prohibiting descent below MSA other than on a published approach, but I am open to offers.

Let me think about that one