Actually it does, you call clearance/ground control and ask
for "IFR to "nearby place" and they come back with "ATC
clears Nxxxx to nearby place via ______ ________ maintain
4,000, squawk 2456."

They don't ask fuel, SOB or even alternate.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

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The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.


"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in
message
k.net...
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| "Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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oups.com...
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| But for a pilot it means you don't need to pre-file.
Know that is there
| is nice.
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| Tower Enroute Control changes nothing in regard to filing
flight plans.
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