Those are all good points for sure. I have not really taken the time to research the instructors in my area to help me fulfill the sign off for the practical. I do know the before I left my training to take care of work needs, that most of the CFI's were so young, that I was starting to feel that I knew more than they did and wasn't confident in their ability to teach me what I needed to know.

I understand that finding an instructor is MY investment and that I need to take the time to find someone capable and compatible (sounds like a marriage, lol). I will definitely take a look in the area though at some local instructors that might be willing to do this.

In any case, I do live in Michigan and already have nearly 100 hours actual IMC time, so if anyone knows of some good instructors either down in Florida, or out in Arizona I would definitely appreciate some contact information so that I won't be forced to wait due to Michigan's notorious weather.