Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
IFR under ATC control until 700ft AGL and at the same time talking to VFRs on the CTAF. Classic Class E!!!!
Where does the IFR approach begin? 15 miles out?
So at some point > 15 miles ATC clear you for the approach. You don't need to talk to them again until you are in the missed approach or landed. You have 15 miles to talk to the CTAF traffic without worrying about ATC.