Lets have it as VFR ( visual ) from LSALT to the pad.
Some pads are lucky to have lights.
Yes agree....I am not quite sure what you are referring to?
Thanks Coyote...it has been a while for me however, as I understand it (and I am more than happy to be corrected) but surely I can operate NVD under the IFR or VFR as opposed to IMC vs VMC. Naturally, I accept you would be VMC when below LSALT. Example, I fly under the IFR to the hospital at Texas (or at a primary response) and it is black as out there, I am under VMC at my LSALT and descend - I am still IFR until I call landing or in the circuit and cancelled SAR...goggles or not?
To me it makes sense, if you are visual at night (which you must be to be on goggles), then apply visual flight rules.
I could fly around all night on an IFR flight plan and still be in VMC...I still operate IFR?
Cheers for the discussion