On 2/6/05 11:35 PM, in article
, "Peter R."
wrote:

Wizard of Draws wrote:

On the ground, they told me it would be faster
if I took off VFR and opened my plan in the air, so I did.

Hey, Jeff, since you received a lot of answers to your direct question, I
thought I'd take a different slant with your post. In response to the
above quote, consider this article:

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/189034-1.html

This article, coupled with a "learning" experience I had last summer have
taught me to really ensure there are comfortable VFR conditions for many
miles surrounding the airport before I launch VFR expecting to pick up an
IFR clearance in the air.

Just something to consider for future flights.

Yessir, learned that one back in November during a couple of flights with
actual. Ceilings can vary quite a bit from reported as I found out, so I
won't be launching without a VFR safety net.
--
Jeff 'The Wizard of Draws' Bucchino

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