Single Pilot IFR?????

When I think of flying solo in IFR conditions I get the chills. As of this point in my piloting career I don't think that I am competent enough to take a long flight in IMC conditions. I have the training and know the procedures, I just don't have the practice. The article from AOPA on this subject gives the advise that it is good practice to plan a trip at least once a week for several weeks. I agree with this. I think that once I have a sufficient enough practice time I would be fine to start flying short SPIFR flight. Then the more and more practice and training that I have would allow me to take longer and longer flight and still feel comfortable. I think that the best advise that I obtained from this article was having a hand-held aviation transceiver is a great idea. It saves you engine time which in turn saves you money. It also helps to stay prepared for the flight. So to answer the question, would I fly SPIFR? I would have to say no for the time being until I could get some practice under my belt. In the future however I would say hell ya.

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