Originally Posted by
EXDAC
Would you please explain how someone flying hooded instrument approaches for practice and/or currency is "IFR". Such approaches are conducted in VMC, do not require a flight plan, and many I have done don't require any contact with ATC.
File a flight plan, bring a rated pilot as a lookout and wear a view limiting device.
PIC - IFR- XC- sim instr. conditions
There is a FAA ruling floating around somewhere that you can log XC when you’ve passed either the IAF or the FAF without a landing.