On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 11:33:20 -0700, Jim Weir wrote:

I don't know about the rest of ye all, but the real world out here is to be
vectored as low as the controller can give you, get the airport in sight, and
"cancelling IFR". That way the 1000 & 3 does not apply.

Jim

Yes, but you have to maintain VMC, whereas on a visual approach under IFR,
that is not a requirement, so long as you maintain the field in sight. In
other words, you don't have to maintain VFR cloud clearance requirements
while enroute from your present position to the field.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)