In the above discussions on IMC ratings there is just one thing that has been concerning me.
Genghis the Engineer suggested...
And, in the UK, you have most of the privileges of a full IR. SO long trips in IMC finishing with an instrument approach are entirely feasible.
With a shiny new IMC rating one may have demonstrated the technical ability for instrument flying. That does not equate to a full proficiency. The idea of the IMC rating is that it allows the flexibility to plan trips in something less than perfect VMC. It also provides the ability and confidence to get out of trouble if conditions do deteriorate to full IMC.
However I would strongly recommend against deliberately planning IMC trips, especially not deliberately planning to require a procedural approach at the end of it. If that is what you want then an IR is what you need.
Or was Genghis indulging in a little mischievous sarcasm that I completely failed to pick up on?
