Do I have to file?

"Jose" wrote in message news
Clintonville Municipal Airport is about 27 miles WNW of GRB, Clintonville
NDB is on the field.

Ok. I guess at least one flight got its clearance when not inside an
approach plate, and prior to flight plan info being communicated.

I take it from your responses that this is normal procedure. Hmmm.
What are the criteria used to determine when flight plan info is to be
required first, and when not?

Jose


Steven's post said the initial callup included the A/C identification,
its current position, altitude, and its intended destination.
Would the controller need more flight plan information than that?

John R. Copeland wrote:



the initial callup included the A/C identification,
its current position, altitude, and its intended destination.
Would the controller need more flight plan information than that?

You better give me a route if you don't want direct because that's what
I'm entering into the computer.

"Newps" wrote in message . ..


John R. Copeland wrote:

the initial callup included the A/C identification,
its current position, altitude, and its intended destination.
Would the controller need more flight plan information than that?

You better give me a route if you don't want direct because that's what
I'm entering into the computer.

I'm sure I'd also give a route if I wanted other than direct.
In Steven's example of Clintonville - Green Bay,
"direct" seemed appropriate.

"Newps" wrote in message
. ..

You better give me a route if you don't want direct because that's what
I'm entering into the computer.


The guy called for a popup because an IAP was needed to get to his
destination less than 30 miles away. He doesn't need to specify a route,
he's going to be vectored for the advertised approach.

"John R. Copeland" wrote in message
...

Steven's post said the initial callup included the A/C identification,
its current position, altitude, and its intended destination.
Would the controller need more flight plan information than that?


Not in a case like this. The pilot listened to the ATIS, which indicated an
IFR clearance would be needed to get to his destination.