"Bob Martin" wrote in message

I'm debating whether to try for my IFR rating in the spring. .

The big question is, is it worth it right now? The only flying I
really do is cruising around, mild aerobatics, some formation stuff,
and occasionally a trip to the neighboring states.

First, alter your attitude! You said above "..I'm debating whether to try
for my IFR rating.." That should read "..I'm debating whether to *get* my
IFR rating.."

Additional training is almost always worth the effort, depending on what you
want out of it. Always remember, an Instrument Rating does not teach you to
fly in bad weather -- it teaches you to fly in low[er] visibility.

That said, an instrument rating will train you to navigate and operate the
airplane with a greater degree of precision, and will give you a more
detailed understanding of the air traffic system, and how you fit into the
flow of things, even when operating visually. All in all, this is not a bad
thing.

JG