ifr clearance

I had a general question for what happens when you're given an IFR clearance you cannot abide by. In particular, a clearance that takes you over water. For example, I'm planning a flight from Louisivlle to Chicago Midway and I noticed one of the approaches goes over Lake Michigan. We don't have...

Hi All - Planning a flight from PA to Michigan. Most direct routing will take me right through DTW Class B airspace from SE to NW, about 8-10 mi W of DTW. Wanted to ask those with experience if they will allow that, if there is a "preferred" route, etc. I don't see any "VFR Flyways"...

We are flying an IFR flight plan. We requested an RNAV approach via an IAF. ATC cleared us to the point VIA "Direct fix, Direct airport". Would this type of clearance imply that we do not have to the PT at the specified fix?... Are we cleared straight in? Would flying at night change any factors?

I was just reviewing for an IPC and I came across a flyingmag article with the same subject as the title. I can't post a link since i'm new, but I figured I would ask, how do y'all get your clearances from non-towered airports.

I've had the IFR ticket for just over a year. Yesterday I filed two flights for a practice IFR mission from KROA to KAVC (a small non-towered airport) and return. I flew under the hood with a CFII. Departed KROA at 4:54 (a little late; I had filed 4:30) and crossed the numbers on arrival at...

Does anyone know if the Denver center can be reached over the radio while sitting on the ground at KDRO to pick up an IFR Clearance? If so, is it preferred compared to getting a clearance via FSS? Thanks.

Sorry long explanation for a one line question at the bottom. I have been a private pilot since 1989 and an IFR rated pilot since 2001 and really got the rating more for safety then flying in IFR conditions. Although I do not fly much IFR. Recently I have been trying to get back to some IFR...