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I would say that is increasingly a NE issue. In the SE boonies (south
of the Wash ADIZ), once they see /G, they tend to clear you direct *independent* of your plan. In FL my experience is that you will be initially cleared on airways then either thru request or offer, you can get direct for many portions. Leave the busier FL airspace and it's "cleared direct destination". I guess it's fewer words to say or something. Amazing! Doug Vetter wrote: FYI, if you want to plan / file direct VFR, fine. But don't try that IFR -- particularly in the northeast. It irritates the controllers, and no surprise. The AIM specifies that you should file airways (sorry I don't have the exact reference handy...but just read Don Brown's columns on Avweb for more info). The entire ATC system (airspace boundaries, etc.) are based on the airway system, and when you file direct, you increase controller workload. Given the shortage of controllers, that's just about the last thing you should do. -Doug -- -------------------- Doug Vetter, CFIMEIA http://www.dvcfi.com -------------------- |
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