Last summer (2019), the FAA completed its "Clearance Relay Initiative" - eliminating the need to relay IFR clearances through Flight Service. Digging into the Chart Supplement (aka A/FD), you'll find either a frequency (if it's available on the field) or a phone number, along with facility name, published in the COMMUNICATIONS section of each specific airport. When attempting to contact ATC on the ground via the published frequency, keep in mind many variables can affect radio reception. If you find yourself having difficulties with a frequency, look to nearby airports for a phone number and try that instead. When you reach the controlling facility, just let them know where you're at, and they'll happily coordinate your IFR clearance directly over the phone.
Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add that to the Flight Fix episode list! If you're looking for a more comprehensive dive into these procedures, check out the Instrument Flight Procedures Course available in the Learning Catalog on www.cirrusapproach.com. It takes you through an entire IFR flight, from takeoff to touchdown, hitting everything from the "every day" procedures like getting a clearance and loading an approach, to the more complicated procedures like SIDs and STARs!
Also, in Chart Supplements (formerly Airport/Facility Directories), sometimes it will show a phone number for the overlying Center or TRACON that you should call for clearance.
I have not flown in approx 15 years. Back in the late 90's & early 2k's I was taught to call atc if possible on the phone if I could not talk to them on the radio and as you said, in my case Prescott radio would be last choice. So in reality there was 5 ways. Get it from tower, get it from approach/departure, call approach/departure on phone,vget clearance from Prescott Radio, or last case pick up clearance in flight. I have picked up in flight a couple times due to deteriorating weather but did not like that at all. It's my opinion only do that as single pilot if in cruise on autopilot and never while hand flying. So my question is can we still get our clearance by phone from departure/approach? I learned to fly in congested airspace at SDL. Thank you and be safe.
Last summer (2019), the FAA completed its "Clearance Relay Initiative" - eliminating the need to relay IFR clearances through Flight Service. Digging into the Chart Supplement (aka A/FD), you'll find either a frequency (if it's available on the field) or a phone number, along with facility name, published in the COMMUNICATIONS section of each specific airport. When attempting to contact ATC on the ground via the published frequency, keep in mind many variables can affect radio reception. If you find yourself having difficulties with a frequency, look to nearby airports for a phone number and try that instead. When you reach the controlling facility, just let them know where you're at, and they'll happily coordinate your IFR clearance directly over the phone.
Good info, with a sprinkling of good humor. Well done!
Nice job ! You guys need to make more of them !
Thanks very much Marcelo. They're on the way!
Great work. Really appreciate you efforts. thank you.
Appreciate the videos. Thanks. Look forward to more.
Great tutorial videos and very helpful!
Would love to see some on arrivals and departure procedures into and out of congested airports. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion, we'll add that to the Flight Fix episode list! If you're looking for a more comprehensive dive into these procedures, check out the Instrument Flight Procedures Course available in the Learning Catalog on www.cirrusapproach.com. It takes you through an entire IFR flight, from takeoff to touchdown, hitting everything from the "every day" procedures like getting a clearance and loading an approach, to the more complicated procedures like SIDs and STARs!
Nice work, keep them coming.
Also, in Chart Supplements (formerly Airport/Facility Directories), sometimes it will show a phone number for the overlying Center or TRACON that you should call for clearance.
Great video! Can’t w8 for the next one!
Great job, Bottini is number one !
I have not flown in approx 15 years. Back in the late 90's & early 2k's I was taught to call atc if possible on the phone if I could not talk to them on the radio and as you said, in my case Prescott radio would be last choice. So in reality there was 5 ways. Get it from tower, get it from approach/departure, call approach/departure on phone,vget clearance from Prescott Radio, or last case pick up clearance in flight. I have picked up in flight a couple times due to deteriorating weather but did not like that at all. It's my opinion only do that as single pilot if in cruise on autopilot and never while hand flying. So my question is can we still get our clearance by phone from departure/approach? I learned to fly in congested airspace at SDL. Thank you and be safe.
quick question, What do you have to say to ATC to get clearance?
that background music is really annoying and absolutely "sucks"