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IFR from a Class E without a PAL or FSS
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:52 pm
by 172DDriver
Flying from a class E zone on an IFR flight plan, This zone doesn't have a PAL to call center for clearance nor FSS but has an RCO with Edmonton FIC. I know I can get an IFR clearance relayed from FIC. My question is can I depart VFR without getting my clearance and grab the clearance in the air from centre, or since I filed IFR would I have to get a VFR departure clearance relayed? The airport in question CYQW
Re: IFR from a Class E without a PAL or FSS
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:54 pm
by PostmasterGeneral
Depart VFR or phone the fic and get your clearance.
Re: IFR from a Class E without a PAL or FSS
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:09 am
by Braun
172DDriver wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:52 pm
Flying from a class E zone on an IFR flight plan, This zone doesn't have a PAL to call center for clearance nor FSS but has an RCO with Edmonton FIC. I know I can get an IFR clearance relayed from FIC. My question is can I depart VFR without getting my clearance and grab the clearance in the air from centre, or since I filed IFR would I have to get a VFR departure clearance relayed? The airport in question CYQW
You can depart and pick up your IFR clearance in the air.
Re: IFR from a Class E without a PAL or FSS
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:19 am
by inousspeckled
Yes, you can depart VFR without your IFR clearance if conditions allow, then pick it up from Edmonton Centre in the air. A specific "VFR departure clearance" isn’t required.