IMC Rating
I'm aware that the IMC rating is only valid in the UK but at risk of sounding dumb (OK no risk at all...) what defines the UK? Does it include the Channel Islands? If it includes NI then surely it must cover Eire as well?
What happens if you go to France and have crap weather in France for the return flight? Are you stuck there?
If you set off for France in IMC and get half way across the Channel because the forecast was good for Dover/Calais but it stays pants do you have to turn back because you are now 'illegal'?
While I'm thinking about it, does the night rating have the same rules as VFR ie in sight of the ground at all times except that somebody has turned the dark on?
All derision manfully accepted for some decent answers.