without being IFR because even if your entry to the procedure was VFR surely by definition you must become IFR once the approach starts
Why? I have requested a 'practice' (
) approach but been told to "remain VFR, seperation services not provided".....Being vectored for or flying an instrument approach does not constitute an IFR clearance.
Equally, being under IFR in VMC does not absolve a pilot from "see and avoid".
Cheers
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