I was simply surprised that the proposed answer to a not very specific
route question was that the "only" viable route involved a VOR and an
airway, when the OP had not said anything about the type of flight or
their preferences. This is simply not true, and as such could not be
considered good advice. I should not have been surprised, because the
response came from a non-pilot, so by definition one who is not used to
flying.

While there’s nothing "wrong" with the route proposed (the whole
argument being a complete fabrication by MX) a more complete response
might have been something like :
"What kind of flight do you wish to make? If VFR, and not enthused about
scud running under 1500’ over missile-firing ranges, you’ll want to plan
to remain south of the Restricted areas west of Phoenix, or give a call
to get cleared through them. Don’t assume you’ll get cleared though, as
some of them have 'continuous' status, so you may have to just avoid
them. Same goes for IFR and GPS-Direct. You can file it, but you may get
the airway V66 instead. If you don’t want to bother with the restricted
areas, just file the airway, or if VFR, keep south of these areas, or
fly the airway."

So, while there’s nothing wrong with V66, there is just everything wrong
with MX’s initial response, and his ensuing vituperative argument. No
wonder of it - those who do not fly airplanes and whose only references
to aviation are a computer screen and some out of date textbooks will
clearly not develop the reflex and practices of pilots.




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On May 4, 11:16*am, Blanche wrote:

And strangely enough (and I can't believe I'm saying this) Mx has
made a perfectly reasonable route suggestion.

While the route suggestion is perfectly reasonable, his response to
VOR DME was not.