Originally Posted by
BravoPapa
Forgive me for my ignorance about Alaska flying, but what is wrong with IFR? Why even fly VFR in such marginal conditions?
Because it builds character. No in all seriousness just like dera said the smaller planes aren't certified to fly IFR not that I would want to the some of the 207's IFR anyways. You need to meet the IFR mins hour wise so they keep the 207's and such on a VFR basis.