How to file XXX to XXX?

On Mon, 17 May 2004 20:57:04 -0500, Nicholas Kliewer
wrote:

If I just want to do IFR approaches at my class D airport of origin,
how should I file? One FSS person suggested that I file McKinney (TKI)
direct to a 5 mile on a 360 radial from the airport (which has no VOR)
and then back to TKI -- putting "multiple approaches" in the comments
section. Any other thoughts?

In this area there's no need to file a route. Just the origin and
destination airports, with multiple approaches in the comments section.

It doesn't really matter. Everyone in the loop should know what you are
going to do.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

In article , Nicholas Kliewer
wrote:

If I just want to do IFR approaches at my class D airport of origin,
how should I file? One FSS person suggested that I file McKinney (TKI)
direct to a 5 mile on a 360 radial from the airport (which has no VOR)
and then back to TKI -- putting "multiple approaches" in the comments
section. Any other thoughts?

According to AvWeb's Don Brown in a column a couple of months ago, you
file to the initial approach fix for the airport you want to do
approaches to.

"EDR" wrote in message
...

According to AvWeb's Don Brown in a column a couple of
months ago, you file to the initial approach fix for the airport
you want to do approaches to.


That'll work fine if the IAF happens to be in the computer. Most are not.

"Nicholas Kliewer" wrote in message
...

and then back to TKI -- putting "multiple approaches" in the comments
section. Any other thoughts?

File from TKI to TKI and for the Route, enter the IAF for the first approach
you will fly.


You can put "multiple approaches" in the comments but that isn't necessary;
just let ATC know your future plans while you are flying the first approach.



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Richard Kaplan, CFII

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