Tman wrote:
OK, if i call up approach when airborne and ask for VFR flight following,
they'll want to know where I'm going. If i'm following a semi-complex
route, on V airways and going from this VOR to that, perhaps turning at an
intersection to a different V airway, do they really want to know that? Or
do they just want the destination?

If you're not flying directly toward your destination, you'll frequently
get questions from each controller about your heading.

Here's the meat of what works for me:

Simple, but bent route:
"N9999X requests flight following to xxx via abc VOR"

Route following Victor airways:
"N9999X requests flight following to xxx via Victor airways" and let the
controller ask for more info, if wanted

I've had my route details requested only once or twice, and I don't get
the "N9999X, _where_ are you going?" as when I gave only the destination.


#2 When I go VFR into the NY Bravo, I have plans for both flying through
and avoiding it. I've never needed to avoid it yet, but they often
provide me with a specific route (ex:\\ direct Colts Neck VOR with no
altitude changes, while I'm over LI Sound)

In my experience, your initial call up to NY has a lot to do with your
clearance. If you sound like you know what you want and are
comfortable, and your airplane seems to be holding a steady course and
altitude, they're easy to deal with. Stumble, ramble, stutter, etc...
and you'll need plan B. I also find it easy if I'm already be on FF
with NY app before I get near the Bravo space.

The NY folks were even nice enough to solicit airliner PIREPS for me on
one occasion, to help me decide whether to climb over or go under a cloud.