Originally Posted by
Unusual Attitude
Tiree weather for the day, pilot was IMC qualified and I'd expect with the forecast en route he would have planned to use it:
Regardless of ratings, EGPO doesn't have any published procedures and the METARs seem particularly low for a DIY approach. So to that extent, I would be a bit surprised if he was rated. However, as has been said, the facts will all come out in due course with the AAIB.