Ron Rosenfeld wrote in message . ..

I think an instrument rated pilot should have had the necessary training so
that he can fly the approach at the higher speeds desireable to blend in
with faster traffic -- and not have to worry about "balloning back up into
the soup". ...
So I think that instrument rated pilots who, after all, are legal to fly
into any airport, should have the training and experience to deal with the
faster approach speeds. It really is not that difficult once one starts to
practice.

I think this is eminantly practical advice.

I don't think of 90 kts as a "faster approach speed". It seems
very common, at a larger airport, to be asked something like "keep
your speed up -- say best forward speed?" If the answer is "N12345
can maintain 120 kts" it's presumably a heck of a lot easier for
ATC to work you in between a bunch of jets than if your answer
is "N12345 needs 60 kts (or even 90 kts) at the marker".

My CFI would say "either train until you can do it or don't
fly IMC".

Cheers,
Sydney