"No Such User" wrote:
One thing I find remarkable is that "sunny" Florida and
California each have a higher percentage of instrument
flyers than "rainy" Oregon and Washington.

Every time I've flown in Florida, I've encountered IMC at some point in
the trip.

Also, note the lower percentages in the mountain west states, MT, ID,
etc. Evidently the limited utility of the rating out there is a factor,
as we have been told by Newps and others who live there.
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Dan
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