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3.3.2.1 Pilots with a valid Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) Rating are recommended to add 200 ft to the minimum
applicable DH/MDH, but with absolute minima of 500 ft for a precision approach and 600 ft for a non-precision approach.
Those with a lesser grasp of the English language regularly misunderstand this statement. I have a letter from the CAA which clarifies the fact. Vertical minima are identical for IR and IMC holders. If you intend to argue about the IMC rating, please get your facts right.
Okay fellas, I'll watch my flippant comments in future, I'm sure there a plenty of you with IMC ratings happily flying airways capable aircraft. But you'd have to admit that there are far more flying C152 types probably keeping out of the airways. Enough said on that one, I didn't mean to irritate anyone!
On the other point about minimas, I'm reading that differently, your quote says "an absolute minima of 500ft for a precision"? Its 200ft if you have an IR, unless the plate minima is higher.