BackPacker... All might be true, and welcome to some. However, my post(s) concerned today's situation for all...
From my pov,
flight in IMC requires an IFR flight plan, an IR rating, controlled airspace and an IFR capable aircraft. Including a transponder
has some logic to it, and would not affect me. However, I am sure others will have their own opinions
as can be seen by the IMC Rating campaign... and the previous Mode S / Xpdr battle
NoD