"jsmith" wrote in message ...


Teacherjh wrote:

I always file "NO SIDS OR STARS" in the Remarks.

Don't they just give you the SID or STAR anyway, just spell it out for
you?
They want to vector you far away, they vector you far away./

You do not have to accept the clearance.

You can try going that route. If you get into busy airspace you will fly
the most efficient route for ATC. If you choose not to accept that then you
can wait until the traffic flow slows down. Might be hours.