Very interesting post. I have an RV6 which is well equipped including a full 2 axis auto pilot linked to the GPS. I recently completed the IMC course and can now fly VFR on top quite legally in it. Would be just nice to be able to carry out an approach if I had to. Not suggesting I want to start doing airways flights but IFR OCAS would be very handy for those days when most VFR flights end up scud running when just popping above a thin overcast would be much safer.
Still wishfull thinking and reality are two different things and im sure I will be old and grey before that happens.