IFR

Question 1

Phrase for requesting IFR Clearance?

Answer 1

[ATC] [Callsign] at [Airport (If not talking to controller at the airport)] [Parking/Stand Location] w/ information [Letter], request IFR to [Destination]

Question 2

What does CRAFT stand for?

Answer 2

Clearance
Route
Altitude
Frequency
Transponder

Question 3

Steps before asking for clearance?

Answer 3

• Pull up the charts
• Get the ATIS, note information letter
• Note departing runway
• Plan departure route
• File flight plan

Question 4

Shortcut - As Filed

Answer 4

AF

Question 5

Above 6000, Below 6000

Answer 5

Above - Line under 6000

Question 6

On VATSIM, if no clearance delivery is on, but approach is. How do you address the controller for clearance? Approach? Clearance? Ground?

Answer 6

If approach is on, say Chicago Approach.

Question 7

Request Taxi

Answer 7

[Callsign] Request Taxi

[Callsign] at [Gate/Stand Location] Request Taxi

Question 8

When taxiing to runway after taxi clearance received, what should you get ready for?

Answer 8

Receive instructions to change to Tower frequency.

Question 9

What to do before taxi?

Answer 9

Set the tower frequency on standby.

Question 10

What is unicom frequency? What is it used for?

Answer 10

122.80

Use for when uncontrolled

Question 11

What to call when ready for push and start?

Answer 11

(Europe) - [ATC] [Callsign] Ready for push and start

(US) - Usually push and start at discretion, just do it.

Question 12

If approaching TOD and haven’t been contacted by ATC to descend?

Answer 12

[ATC] [Callsign] Request Descent

Question 13

What to do before contacting ATC for ready for taxi?

Answer 13

Before ask for taxi, predict the route to the active departure runway and write down.