Originally Posted by
Car RAMROD
Exactly the same if you are VFR in controlled airspace.
And just to clarify, we can have an IFR plan in the system. Launch from a place OCTA without talking to ATC, enter E. We can then "change rules". Just because you have an IFR plan in the system doesn't mean you are actually operating IFR at that time.
I'm referring to operations from an airport which is within Class E airspace all the way to the surface. It's been said here that in Australia this would not be allowed. Is that not correct?