Originally Posted by bcrosier

I'll throw in one other thought - I'd reccommend getting your instrument rating in a round-dial aircraft. You will have to developd much better situational awareness than I think you would in a glass aircraft. Certainly it's more difficult, but that's the point. Absolutely become proficient on a glass avionics system as well, but I think skill you will gain learning the "old fashioned" way will serve you well regardless of what type aircraft you end up flying.