Maule Driver writes:

[...] ATC has no responsibility for separation between
VFR and IFR traffic?

But in US class B/C (and Canada class C), they do take on that
responsibility.

US Class C? I don't think so.

How do you read AIM 3-2-4 e, which reads "... VFR aircraft are
separated from IFR aircraft ..."?

[...] I can just see plugging along with a hood on in VFR while some
guy in 2 way radio contact is transiting the Class C.

The original poster was considering practicing with a hood, while
under an active IFR flight plan. Your scenario is different.


- FChE