You can always request a contact approach and fly any
altitude and path including the normal VFR pattern and still
be "on an IFR clearance." If you are working for an
operator who does not allow cancellation of IFR, then it is
up to the PIC to determine the method required to comply
with IAP and VFR traffic pattern. Read about a "contact
approach" and if you're making an approach that will require
circling, and there is VFR traffic, advise ATC that you will
be requesting a contact approach when you at in VMC
conditions.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

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But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.


"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in
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| If you're practicing in VMC, then you should break off
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| That may not be an option.
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