Originally Posted by
IO540
Bose-x - I agree 100% but I think your 80% figure is possible because you are a competent instrument pilot, so you automatically fly as if IFR all the time. An instrument-capable pilot can fly "VFR" an awful lot more than a basic PPL.
I think you're spot on there!
A VFR only pilot will not be happy flying at the extremes of VFR privlidiges. They just don't have the experience to do so.
An IFR pilot will probably be happy to fly VFR in the more marginal weather, knowing that they have the skills and options to safe themselves if needed.
dp