A Contact Approach

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Originally Posted by gismo
Another subtle difference if you cancel (vs visual or contact) is that you need to adhere to the cloud clearance regs (typically 500 below the ceiling in class E). A visual approach lets you fly 10' below the clouds but the clouds have to be at least 1000 AGL.

Only if they form a ceiling. A visual approach can be had with scattered clouds at 900', for example.
Agreed. I wasn't clear but was indeed thinking in terms of a 1000 AGL ceiling. In either case if you cancel you are required to remain 500 ft below or 2000 ft laterally separated from any clouds in class E, on a visual or contact approach clearance you don't (and yes I know you knew that).
 
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