That is a pretty cavalier response x boy.
How do you square your assertion that "There is nothing difficult about flying accross the channel" with the potential loss of an external horizon. This is the issue I highlighted. I suggest it is real for the very reason that I don't know what Robinpiper's experience is. Maybe you do know Robinpiper and are happy with his / her ability to fly IMC?
It is not only common sense, but good piloting to be current on flying off the AI before crossing water.
You really should reserve you bar-room banter for those people who know better and not spew it on people who might take what you are saying as legit.
The Wombat