Readback: August 2013

Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

It is legal to fly IFR in Class G airspace without an immediate ATC clearance if remaining clear of controlled airspace, and pilots are advised to specify departure runways and promptly cancel IFR clearances at non-towered airports.
For VFR radio failure within Class B or C airspace, following IFR radio failure procedures is suggested due to the positive control environment, though definitive AIM guidance is lacking.
DME and radar are not required for the ILS final approach segment itself, but may be necessary for radar vectors to the approach or for specific missed approach procedures.

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Can I Really Do That?
I read with amazement Paul Bertorelli’s sidebar regarding “IFR in Class G Airspace” in the June issue.

Just so I’m clear on this…I can file an IFR flight plan, climb into my plane at a non-towered airport which lies within Class G airspace, fire it up and climb out into the “clag” (without a clearance from ATC) as long as I remain clear of controlled airspace until calling ATC and receiving my clearance from them and this is legal?