Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
No it's not. It ONLY exists to benefit VFR
If Mangalore had class E down to 1200' it would benefit IFR because they would get ATC separation and this accident would likely have been prevented. But I don't see the benefits you are claiming for VFR aircraft?
Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
As for the "if it's not IMC, IFR don't need ATC", this is also nonsense.
"IFR need ATC" is basically the argument in favor of Class E.