Originally Posted by 2close
...............By the way, I think you'll find that the increased minima for IMC rated pilots is advisory only and not mandatory. The only legally required minima are those stated on the IAPs. If I'm wrong I'm in a world of pooh!!
2close
You are not wrong - they are recommended only and if a pilot is in good practice then there is no reason why he/she should not fly nearer the mins on the IAP.
IR or IMC whatever, the personal mins we set ourselves are often above the legal minima anyway.