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Re: "Direct" vs. "As Filed"

Posted: 12-30-2010 10:38 AM
by Norberto Rivera
Wayne Szot wrote:So how should I take it when a controller says 'cleared direct to X'? Usually it happens when I first make contact in a new CTR and they clear me to the last waypoint in their area 'direct'.
"Cleared direct "Waypoint X", American XXXX". If it's a mistake on their part to clear you that way this is their clue. ;)