How do I get a pre departure clearance?


How do I get a pre departure clearance? A PDC is based on a filed IFR flight plan. In order to receive your PDC clearance by email or text message, you MUST file the flight plan through FltPlan.com. Approximately 20 – 30 minutes prior to the filed time of departure of the flight plan, ATC will generate and then forward the PDC to FltPlan.com..


Can a pilot refuse a clearance?

It is up to the pilot to refuse the clearance if, in the pilot's opinion, compliance would adversely affect the operation.


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 ...


How do you request VFR clearance?

As a pilot performing a VFR flight and departing from a controlled airfield, you must contact the ATC before taxi in order to have the initial VFR clearance. You will obtain this clearance from a ground or tower controller. In other airports, you may ask the approach controller to obtain your clearance.