RE:
silverknapper
Yep, it looks like very difficult in China. We are just going through discussions on their embassy. Anyway, starting at Egypt we have to forget any VFR and we have to fly IFRlike (for sure declared as VFR). 2 of 3 are IFR certified pilots, so it should be no problem and all microlights are fully IFR equipped .... We have similar experience from Greece and Turkey, where flying IFR routes and SID/STARS makes life more easier. It's "just" about caution regarding weather as we have to remain VFR (more/less) ....