On 01/10/09 02:02, VOR-DME wrote:
In article ,
says...


When you file your IFR flight plan, you should state that you intend
to fly the ODP (by placing it in the plan, as in ODP.Transition, Fix,
Fix, ... Destination).

When you get your clearance, you will be told what to do once you
enter controlled airspace.

Note that I haven't looked at the specific ODP you plan to use, so
if you think I'm missing something, please let me know.


Just that it doesn't have a name.
It's not "RIVER ONE, BREZY TRANSITION"
It is a published ODP, but has no name. . .




Oh, right. In that case, just put in the notes that "ODP will be used".
Basically, if the IFR clearance doesn't include instructions for departing
the airport, you're on your own. If you can't get to the initial fix/vector
visually, then it's in your best interest to use the published ODP - but
really, how you get to the initial segment of your clearance is up to you
(assuming departing from a non-towered field into uncontrolled airspace).

If the IFR clearance precludes something you wanted to do (double back to
the VOR), then you need to ask them once you make contact.

Does that answer the question, or am I still missing something?


--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane, USUA Ultralight Pilot
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers
Sacramento, CA