800 number for void time?

[Paul kgyy]

I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
a void time on filed IFR flight plans.

True? And if so, what's the number?

[Steven P. McNicoll]

"paul kgyy" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
> a void time on filed IFR flight plans.
>
> True? And if so, what's the number?
>

False.

[John Clonts]

On Nov 2, 12:45 pm, paul kgyy > wrote:
> I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
> a void time on filed IFR flight plans.
>
> True? And if so, what's the number?

I saw (I think it was here) that there is a nationwide clearance
delivery number, 1-888-766-8267. Have not tried it yet...

Cheers,
John Clonts
Temple, Texas
N7NZ

[Dave Butler]

John Clonts wrote:
> On Nov 2, 12:45 pm, paul kgyy > wrote:
>> I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
>> a void time on filed IFR flight plans.
>>
>> True? And if so, what's the number?
>
> I saw (I think it was here) that there is a nationwide clearance
> delivery number, 1-888-766-8267. Have not tried it yet...

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.ifr/browse_thread/thread/d8116c47350c0266/ac65d4248984dd78

[Matt Whiting]

Bill Watson wrote:
> paul kgyy wrote:
>> I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
>> a void time on filed IFR flight plans.
>>
>> True? And if so, what's the number?
>>
> Current issue of AOPA mag has a good writeup and a tear-out reference
> card for FSS services. It includes the Clearance number.
>
> I guess you can get clearances but not a void time clearance which
> presumably requires local ATC contact.

FSS should be able to contact ATC. Was this lost in the transition to
LockMart?

Matt

[Dennis Johnson]

"Bill Zaleski" > wrote

> I use this number all the time, and get void times regularily.
>

Hi Bill,

I can't get my clearance by radio at my home airport. I've been taking off
VFR and remaining VMC until I can get enough altitude to get my IFR
clearance on the radio. However, sooner or later, the weather will be too
bad for that. So I'll start practicing for getting a void time from the 800
number. How long is the void time that you usually get? I'm trying to
decide if I have to be at the end of the runway, ready to go, or can I call
and get the void time, then start the engine, taxi out, etc.?

Thanks,
Dennis

[Matt Whiting]

Dennis Johnson wrote:
> "Bill Zaleski" > wrote
>
>> I use this number all the time, and get void times regularily.
>>
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> I can't get my clearance by radio at my home airport. I've been taking off
> VFR and remaining VMC until I can get enough altitude to get my IFR
> clearance on the radio. However, sooner or later, the weather will be too
> bad for that. So I'll start practicing for getting a void time from the 800
> number. How long is the void time that you usually get? I'm trying to
> decide if I have to be at the end of the runway, ready to go, or can I call
> and get the void time, then start the engine, taxi out, etc.?
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
>

When I get a void time clearance at an uncontrolled field, I tell the
briefer that I need say 10 minutes to get ready for takeoff and then
they give you a clearance that has both a valid time and a void time.
It won't be valid until say 10 minutes in the future and then void 10
minutes after that.

Matt

[David Kazdan]

I used it about a month ago to depart Cynthiana, Kentucky into IFR.
Worked fine. They actually gave me a longer void time than I requested.
Lexington approach was all ready for me.

David



Dave Butler wrote:
> John Clonts wrote:
>> On Nov 2, 12:45 pm, paul kgyy > wrote:
>>> I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
>>> a void time on filed IFR flight plans.
>>>
>>> True? And if so, what's the number?
>>
>> I saw (I think it was here) that there is a nationwide clearance
>> delivery number, 1-888-766-8267. Have not tried it yet...
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.ifr/browse_thread/thread/d8116c47350c0266/ac65d4248984dd78
>

[Dennis Johnson]

"Matt Whiting" > wrote
> When I get a void time clearance at an uncontrolled field, I tell the
> briefer that I need say 10 minutes to get ready for takeoff and then they
> give you a clearance that has both a valid time and a void time. It won't
> be valid until say 10 minutes in the future and then void 10 minutes after
> that.
>
> Matt

Thanks, Matt. That would work fine for me. I'll give that a try next time
I'm going IFR.

Dennis

[Matt Whiting]

Dennis Johnson wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" > wrote
>> When I get a void time clearance at an uncontrolled field, I tell the
>> briefer that I need say 10 minutes to get ready for takeoff and then they
>> give you a clearance that has both a valid time and a void time. It won't
>> be valid until say 10 minutes in the future and then void 10 minutes after
>> that.
>>
>> Matt
>
> Thanks, Matt. That would work fine for me. I'll give that a try next time
> I'm going IFR.

I haven't obtained my clearance this way since LockMart took over, in
fact I haven't even obtained a briefing since LockMart took over. DUATS
is just too easy to use compared to calling a briefer who may be 3
states away.

However, this technique worked fine with the old FSS.

Matt

[Robert M. Gary]

On Nov 3, 9:25 am, Matt Whiting > wrote:
> Bill Watson wrote:
presumably requires local ATC contact.
>
> FSS should be able to contact ATC. Was this lost in the transition to
> LockMart?

Still works but unless you want to collect social security afterwards,
calling the more direct number is better.

-Robert

[Ross]

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
> "paul kgyy" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>
>>I've heard some discussion that there is a national number to call for
>>a void time on filed IFR flight plans.
>>
>>True? And if so, what's the number?
>>
>
>
> False.
>
>
I just received my November issue of AOPA and it has an insert suitable
for putting in your Jepp binder, (I use NOS) that has several telephone
numbers and codes for working with the AFSS.

Clearance Delivery 888-766-8267

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Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
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