Matt and Guy,

Thanks for the advice. I read Weather Flying by Buck and Instrument
Flying by Taylor before starting the rating, I think it's time to take
another look at them now that I have my IFR license to learn.

Guy,

I took the checkride with Markus, who is the manager of Mac Dan.
Certainly tough, yet fair. I had a great time working with him. I
also heard the same thing from everyone that knows him. If you can
pass with him, you deserve it.

Dave