IFR Clearance Options from Uncontrolled Fields
Asked by: kukuis 2977 views Airspace, Instrument Rating
Why have I been confused twice in the last week?
First out of KLRO, departing with Ceiling 1000' and 3+ miles vis I decided to take off and get IFR clearance airborne with CHS Departure. I was told by the controller he'd give me a clearance once I reached 2000'. I know MVA is around 2000' so maybe this was why, but how was I supposed to get there with a 1000' ceiling? I found a hole, climbed through it, and went on a little confused. I didn't understand since I was in controlled airspace at 700' why he couldn't give me a clearance at that altitude or maybe ask me if I could maintain terrain and obstacle clearance to 2000' and if I replied yes, then offered me a clearance.
Then out of KMNI... same exact situation with only difference Departure saying he could give me an IFR clearance at 1600'. But again, I couldn't get there without cloud entry. I ASKED the controller IF I could maintain my own terrain and obstacle clearance, if could he then give me the clearance. He really didn't answer the question, but he just gave me the clearance.
Whenever I call approach from cell phone on the ground, I always seem to get a "enter controlled airspace on heading 123 and initial altitude" with the rest of the CRAFT clearance, so I understand that is an option. I just don't understand why I'm not getting IFR clearances when calling airborne below MVA's but in controlled airspace?
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