On 23 Aug 2004 13:54:23 -0700, (Doug)
wrote:

A word of warning about picking up clearances in the air.

Ditto. I have had to fly 20 miles before receiving my clearance due
to a combo of a busy controller and spotty radar coverage at low
altitudes. Much easier to use the remote frequency or call FSS and
get a clearance.

As Doug said, better to be on the ground waiting for the clearance
than to be hurling along closer to ground and clouds than you desire.

-Nathan