TEC Routes

[slubezky]

It was my understanding that TEC routes were "canned" and that I could help the controller by filing in advance for it even if I do not have to do so.
Today, flying form KMYF to KWHP I requested the Tec Route SANN15 and to my surprise a completely different route and altitude was assigned to me by clearance delivery.
Just out of curiosity, and I do understand that I must respect controllers instructions, what is the point of filing for a ted route (after entering everything on my flight computer) if finally the controller can change that route and altitude? Can I request that the original TEC route be cleared?
Thank you,
Sergio
CAX1836

[Peter Grey]

Hello,

Based on the information you provided I can't yet answer what happened here as I don't see a flight record of your flight in PEAware.

What type of aircraft were you flying during this flight?

[Kevin_atc]

You were flying a PC12, a fast turboprop. The controller amended your route to the SANN16 TEC route as the SANN15 is for slow propeller driven aircraft.

[slubezky]

Kevin,
Thank you for the explanation. Yes, that was indeed the exact route that was given to me. Now I know.
At the moment the plan was changed I choose to cancel the flight plan on PilotEdge and continued my flight on Vatsim exactly as I had it programmed, and now I know that I did something wrong. That is why I love PilotEdge, it is a never ending learning experience.
Best regards,
Sergio

[Keith Smith]

always best to pick up the clearance prior to programming the avionics, that'll save some angst.

also, you can always ask the controller why the reroute occurred. disconnecting is a relatively extreme option.

lastly, routes other than what you might expect do occur in real life, it's part of ifr flying