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Mike Rapoport <rapopor1@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:39a94543_1@news.greatbasin.net...
> Exactly. I have never had to wait for release before an IFR to VFR
release.
> I have always reached VFR while within the local airspace (C or D ). I
> don't know how much coordination is done behind the scenes.

I've had to hold for IFR release when taking off from Santa Monica (SMO) on
a VFR on Top Clearance.

Knut
PPL/A - SEL
(but still proud..)

>
> Mike
> MU-2
>
>
> Sriram Narayan wrote in message <39a8be7d.3406055@news>...
> >On Thu, 24 Aug 2000 09:11:20 -0700, "Mike Rapoport"
> ><rapopor1@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> >
> >Are you saying that you will be treated like VFR departures and not
> >held for up for IFR release (until a suitable opening comes up as it
> >frequently happens in the SF Bay departure system when things pile up
> >at OAK/SJC/SFO that affects other smaller airports as well) ? In
> >other words, is this completely handled by the local tower so no
> >coordination is required with approach/departure control. Thanks.
> >
> >>
> >>It is a very useful tool since you can depart immediately, without a
> flight
> >>plan, and be headed direct to your destination at an altitude of your
> choice
> >>with a minimum of hassle or delay.
> >>
> >
>
>

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