Tue May 17, 2022 9:06 pm
#1911785
I am a IR holder but one thing I found lacking on the course was the planning of IFR flights. i want to resolve this and increase my confidence in conducting IFR flights.
Therefore I am planning a flight between EGSC and EGBJ. The aircraft has no anti-ice so FIKI is not possible. The aircraft is RNAV capable. It is also unpressurised so I will limit my altitude to FL090. My plan is to fly as close to FL090 as the freezing level (plus safety margin) allows.
These are the three options I would like feedback on from the more experienced IFR pilots:
1. EGSC DCT EGBJ at FL090. Can I fly direct between EGSC and EGBJ at any FL up to FL090? this will take me through the CTA but I am assuming I will get clearance to do this prior departure and will be passed on to London Control shortly after departure with the instruction to remain clear until cleared by London Control. If I select this option I will need to file an FPL. With no SID for EGSC, I am concerned about the departure as I will need to intercept the GPS track. I would prefer to route via a reporting point near EGSC to ensure I am on track.
2. EGSC BEDFO EMKUK EGBJ at FL060. This will keep me out of the CTA if I stay below FL065. If below FL065 I will remain in Class G and so would not need to file an FPL but if vis is low, I will need a traffic or deconfliction service and I am concerned about coverage and capacity of ATS units to provide this service. I have never done an IFR flight completely outside of CAS and so I am unsure whether I will simply be handed off between different controllers from departure to approach like in CAS or whether I need to plan and call ATS' en route like during a VFR flight. I could fly at FL090 also but would need to file as it goes through the CTA.
3. EGSC EBOTO DTY EGBJ at FL090. With no SID from EGSC, this would give me an initial reporting point to fly to. It would pass though the CTA so I would need to file. This is the suggested Route Rocket. EBOTO is the preferred outbound route from EGSC for Westbound departures but since I won't technically be flying on an airway but rather flying DCT reporting points, do i still need to route via EBOTO as it is a bit of a dog leg?
if you were flying this from Cambridge to Gloucester and had an IR, what route would you take?
Therefore I am planning a flight between EGSC and EGBJ. The aircraft has no anti-ice so FIKI is not possible. The aircraft is RNAV capable. It is also unpressurised so I will limit my altitude to FL090. My plan is to fly as close to FL090 as the freezing level (plus safety margin) allows.
These are the three options I would like feedback on from the more experienced IFR pilots:
1. EGSC DCT EGBJ at FL090. Can I fly direct between EGSC and EGBJ at any FL up to FL090? this will take me through the CTA but I am assuming I will get clearance to do this prior departure and will be passed on to London Control shortly after departure with the instruction to remain clear until cleared by London Control. If I select this option I will need to file an FPL. With no SID for EGSC, I am concerned about the departure as I will need to intercept the GPS track. I would prefer to route via a reporting point near EGSC to ensure I am on track.
2. EGSC BEDFO EMKUK EGBJ at FL060. This will keep me out of the CTA if I stay below FL065. If below FL065 I will remain in Class G and so would not need to file an FPL but if vis is low, I will need a traffic or deconfliction service and I am concerned about coverage and capacity of ATS units to provide this service. I have never done an IFR flight completely outside of CAS and so I am unsure whether I will simply be handed off between different controllers from departure to approach like in CAS or whether I need to plan and call ATS' en route like during a VFR flight. I could fly at FL090 also but would need to file as it goes through the CTA.
3. EGSC EBOTO DTY EGBJ at FL090. With no SID from EGSC, this would give me an initial reporting point to fly to. It would pass though the CTA so I would need to file. This is the suggested Route Rocket. EBOTO is the preferred outbound route from EGSC for Westbound departures but since I won't technically be flying on an airway but rather flying DCT reporting points, do i still need to route via EBOTO as it is a bit of a dog leg?
if you were flying this from Cambridge to Gloucester and had an IR, what route would you take?