I think it&#x27;s a valid opinion. Weather changes suddenly. While &quot;never&quot; may be a bit too absolute, I think it&#x27;s wise to prefer an IFR qualified pilot when one is available.<p>&quot;Especially coming from someone the HN crowd.&quot;<p>I think you&#x27;re venturing into No True Scotsman territory with that statement. The &quot;HN crowd&quot; is pretty diverse.