I just had a flght where I tried to get over some imc weather and find a hole to descend on the other side, Yes, Im inst rated, and current, but prefer not to get into serious imc where there is 8000 feet of clouds and both warnings and reports of icing. I am not as confident of being perfect in a real imc approach where a small mistake in setting a fequency can be fatal. I havent flown a T6 solo in a few years, but I am certain I could do safely with a hour to sit in the cockpit. I havent flown an airshow or done much formation in a few years, but sure I could do it safely. I dont feel that certain about imc and dont have latest aviaoincs, no moving map etc. I pass an Inst comp check each year, but that is really practice, and always a way out, not a life matter.
Anyway I went on top for half an hour, found a hole but could not get to destination. So I flew around in sort of vmc for 20 min could not get over one more ridge to get south to destination and finally said this could get silly. So I landed at nearby RLG and ended up having to stay overnight. Sure better than an imc induced accident.
Got very courtesous treatiment and a loaner car from the FBO and was safe on the ground.
PS saw an old newspaper and photos of when Charles Lindberg used to fly in and visit a local ranch family there. I have been rereading the Lindberg book.