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VCOA

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Rawlins MUNI/Harvey Field (RWL)

RW22, std. w/min. climb of 335' per NM to 7600 or 1400-3 for VCOA.

So the ceiling and visibility are greater than minumus for the runway and I want to fly VCOA. What should I expect if I want to fly it? I first get a clearance from ATC for VCOA (if I'm in controlled airspace), climb in turns around the airport or Navaid facility under VFR, and join the first airway I'm cleared for. Is this all I need to know in order to fly VCOA?

 

 

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    John D Collins on Jan 28, 2017

    It is the pilot’s choice to fly the VCOA and permission is not required. However, in a recent change, you must notify ATC of your intentions to fly the VCOA, so they will know where to expect you to show up on radar. Since this is an uncontrolled airport, you will probably be communicating with the FSS to obtain your IFR clearance and release and clearance void time. When you talk to them, ask them to relay to ATC your intention to fly the VCOA. After completing the VCOA proceed to your first point or route in your clearance. You may be below radar and radio coverage for a while until you reach an altitude that it is available.

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