ArVeeNiner
Well Known Member
Whenever I want VFR Flight Following, I call ATC up after getting airborne but I have yet to make that request while still on the ground via ground control. I'd like to give that a try.
The question is, once airborne how do I open my VFR flight plan? Seem like I have the following options:
1-After takeoff, and before I switch to ATC, I could make a quick call to FSS to open my flight plan.
2-After takeoff, switch to ATC but somehow excuse myself so that I can call FSS to open my flight plan. I’m not sure how I would go about this.
3-Of course, I could just revert back to what I usually do which is to takeoff then when I’m done with the tower, call FSS to open my flight plan. After that, request VFR Flight Following in the air.
What is the least awkward way of doing this?
Here’s a bonus question:
Let’s say I’m getting VFR Flight Following but I wanted to give a quick call to Flight Watch for a weather update or to report a PIREP. What is graceful way to do this?
The question is, once airborne how do I open my VFR flight plan? Seem like I have the following options:
1-After takeoff, and before I switch to ATC, I could make a quick call to FSS to open my flight plan.
2-After takeoff, switch to ATC but somehow excuse myself so that I can call FSS to open my flight plan. I’m not sure how I would go about this.
3-Of course, I could just revert back to what I usually do which is to takeoff then when I’m done with the tower, call FSS to open my flight plan. After that, request VFR Flight Following in the air.
What is the least awkward way of doing this?
Here’s a bonus question:
Let’s say I’m getting VFR Flight Following but I wanted to give a quick call to Flight Watch for a weather update or to report a PIREP. What is graceful way to do this?
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