Using the IMC abroad..

[Sillert,V.I.]

Originally Posted by Fuji Abound

The fact you dont see the difference is for the same reason that you dont see the difference between making an intelligent and informed decision and making a prat of yourself.

Thing is, it's all too easy to begin your day with the intentions of doing the former, and end up doing the latter. What if you descend & find you're still in solid IFR at MSA?

One thing I'd say to the OP - start out by getting as much experience as you can flying in real weather. I probably owe my life to my ex-airline captain instructor, who somehow managed things so that the vast majority of my IMCr training was done in actual IMC.

The difference between descending through a thousand feet of cloud and hand flying for an extended period in turbulent Wx with no visual reference is considerable.

Do this outside CAS in the UK with some form of radar service & and make sure you have a rock-solid legal alternate in case the Wx deteriorates & you need to divert.