How do I ask for ATC for IFR clearance?
How do I ask for ATC for IFR clearance?
- File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app).
- Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code.
- After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment.
Who is responsible for the ATC clearance?
14 CFR Section 91.3(a) states: “The pilot-in-command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.” If ATC issues a clearance that would cause a pilot to deviate from a rule or regulation, or in the pilot's opinion, would place the aircraft in jeopardy, IT ...
Are pilots allowed to text and fly?
It just isn't possible, plus it's illegal (according to the FCC). Cell signals fade out as one gains altitude. It's possible to send and receive texts at low altitudes, but eventually the signal goes away.
Can you ask the pilot to go to the cockpit?
Yes and No. The decision is up to the Captain and Cabin crew. As everyone else have already mentioned, yes you may be allowed before the flight take-off or after the flight lands but definitely not during mid-flight.
What should pilots requesting an IFR clearance from an uncontrolled airport advise on initial contact?
IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled Airports On initial contact, pilots should advise that the flight is IFR and state the departure and destination airports.