Hi All,
Is there any problem pre filing an ifr flightplan and picking it up airborne?
last week I flew from CT - Virginia. I filed an ifr plan from atlantic city to Norfolk va. I flew VFR and called approach near atlantic city and asked activate my flightplan that was on file with them. I was lightly scolded by the controller that I should have picked up my flightplan on the ground.
I have done this many times, but this is the first time i was scolded. I politely asked for a better way to accomplish this next time, but the controller had no advice for me.
Any help apprecited.
Thanks.
Ed
Is there any problem pre filing an ifr flightplan and picking it up airborne?
last week I flew from CT - Virginia. I filed an ifr plan from atlantic city to Norfolk va. I flew VFR and called approach near atlantic city and asked activate my flightplan that was on file with them. I was lightly scolded by the controller that I should have picked up my flightplan on the ground.
I have done this many times, but this is the first time i was scolded. I politely asked for a better way to accomplish this next time, but the controller had no advice for me.
Any help apprecited.
Thanks.
Ed