Gomer
I agree with your observation reference those helicopter types that require the mechanic time to configure them for IMC/IFR training. There is always a solution. Bean counters will have little to say about it if the company, or FAA, mandates something. As to expense - nothing is more expensive than an accident - something we all agree upon.
Shawn
I agree that flying with Foggles is different than being in cloud. Each has its visual plus and minus - I'd rather be in cloud than using Foggles just because everything on the flight deck is in sight without turning ones direct view through Foggles (when utilizing them in VMC training) away from the basic T of attitude control instruments.
Thanks.
WIII