David Rind wrote:

I'm flying into Midway from Boston in a few days. Weather
and TFRs permitting, anyone have an opinion on whether
going in IFR or VFR is easier? I'm thinking with all the
O'Hare traffic that it might be simpler to go IFR, but
don't want to have them assign me a low altitude over the
lake....

You don't have to accept a clearance for a low altitude over the lake -- you
can even put a remark in your flight plan to that effect (though it would
still be wise to mention it to the appropriate ATC unit when you start
talking to them).

Or to put it another way, if you're in VMC and cannot get the clearance you
want, you can always cancel IFR and continue VFR anyway.


All the best,


David