Thanks, so in the end it's mostly filing a flight plan and useing
flight following.
Last question, you say you don't have to actually open the flight
plan. Just call FSS or Clearance, then establish two-way communication.
Can I call APP/DEP control on the ground to get my squak code? Unlike IFR
there appear to be no VOID times or limits, and you do not actually
recieve a clearance as when departing a class C/B airport. You just are
assigned a squak and and then maintain two-way communication.

So it's not as bad as I thought. I fly from a class D airport with
CLR uner a class B. And normally depart class C airports and use
flight following; so I'm not expecting any problems.
And I'm sure the local FBO's CFI will give a quick rundown on
procedures as well.

Thanks again for the help guys. Read all the AOPA info as well. Glas
I finaly broke down and got a cell phone (unrelated to flying)