Despite all the uncertainty of the IMCR's future one thing is for sure , It is fifteen hours flying instruction that in the end will make you a better pilot , both visually and instrumentally. It will give you a greater appreciation of instrument flying and make you much safer , it will also be good revision from what you learnt on your PPL . It has to be remembered that in the majority of cases the IMCR is taught as a "Get you home safely" rating and not a licence to fly IFR from one place to the other , it still has its restrictions . What you have to ask yourself is , Are you happy to pay for flying training to increase your knowledge and skill level knowing that you may not be able to exercise the priviledges of your new found bit of blue paper in the form of an IMCR or would you be better placed doing some other form of training that will again increase your skill level but in a different way , AOPA Aeros perhaps ? I recently did an IMCR knowing that its days may be numbered . My long term intention is to do an IR anyway and I wanted to combine further training with an appreciation of what an IR might encompass . If it is your intention to get an IMCR so you can take off on pooh days and fly all over the place IFR then maybe the FAA/IR is more suited to you , as I said above most instructors , and I stand to be corrected will say the IMCR is not a licence to fly IFR , it is more of an insurance policy should things not turn out at your destination as you would wish , I found it money well spent and thoroughly enjoyed the flying I am a beter pilot for it even if i never use it.