"dlevy" wrote in message
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Does "Sundowner 1943L, descend and maintain 2000, report Madison in
sight." imply the controller thought he was IFR?


Yes.


Wouldn't he say the same thing with VFR flight following (traffic
advisories)?


No. Recall that he was told to expect a visual approach on initial contact
with Jackson approach. Only an IFR arrival would be told to expect a visual
approach. The controller told him to report Madison in sight so that he
could issue the visual approach clearance, so he's still thinking IFR at
that point.