Roger (K8RI) writes:

It is, but the weather can be beautiful VMC and you can still "air
file" IFR. *Sometimes* IFR makes it easier through some areas and
*sometimes* going VFR can save a lot of aggrivation.

It seems--at least in simulation--that instrument flight in VFR can be
handy for flights that are of non-trivial length. You can look at the
scenery more, and relax a bit when scanning instruments. And you can
spend more time looking for traffic.

I find that some flight are just plain easier to file the whole thing
IFR, particularly out here in the open country where you can ask,
expect, and receive a direct clearance.

But once you are IFR, you can't just turn to sightsee in an area that
interests you without ATC approval, right?

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