IMC Rating
I got an IMC rating back in the early 1990's, in those days you were not allowed to do an IFR approach to places such as Manchester. As such you had to get back to VMC before entering the zone. I thought that this was iffy to say the least and did the full IR. The difference is a massive one. Not only all the ground school and then two days with the CAA exams at Gatport Airwick but a flight test with CAAFU, never been so nervous in my life.... but if you are thinking of doing it and have the time ( Took 300 hrs of ground study using a correspondance course and a week's refresher training) then the benefits are worth it. I actually find flying on the airways dead simple and you have positive radar control all the time.
Worth Considering.
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