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Picking up IFR clearanc from non-towered in IMC

Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:25 pm
by aquince
Hello everyone. I have my PPL and am looking forward to using X-Plane and PE to dive into IFR training (I-1 rating in my sights...). I viewed all of the PE workshops in a fairly short time frame (great stuff, BTW) and I think this may have been addressed in there somewhere, but I don't remember which video...

Anyway, my question is regarding IFR flight from a non-towered airport that is IMC (no option to take off VFR and pickup the clearance in the air). In the RW I believe I would call FSS by phone to pick up my clearance. How should this scenario be handled on PE? I really try to model reality as closely as possible with my procedures when I'm simming, but I'm guessing there's a work-around I should use here.

Thanks for your help!

Re: Picking up IFR clearanc from non-towered in IMC

Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:19 pm
by Keith Smith
The I-7 rating covers this. Since there is no FSS support, contact Approach on the published frequency. You should be able to reach them from the ground at your desired airport.

Re: Picking up IFR clearanc from non-towered in IMC

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:34 am
by aquince
Perfect, thanks!