Originally Posted by
TiredSoul
Varying your experience is always a good thing.
Anything that enhances your skill is also a good thing.
Yes, if you have nothing else to do this weekend go for it.
But as others have said, if time and money is limited, might be better spent on more career-specific training.
Also careful taking GA checkrides which you don't have to take... a random GA bust will follow you forever, and impact your career progression.