departing VFR, call clearence delivery?

[duece123]

I know you have to when you are departing class B, but what about C and D. Can a call to ground "VFR to the ___" take the place?

 

[erj-145mech]

There's no hard and fast rule to cover everything. What does it say in the airport facility directory? Does ATIS instruct you to contact clearance delivery?

 

[midlifeflyer]

Typically yes for Class C. Typically no for class D. From posts in similar threads, I know there is some variety but have never experienced it.

 

[USMCmech]

Whatever they told you to do on the ATIS.

Some class D airports have dedicated clearance delivery freqs and they need them. ADS can turn into a complete zoo on a weekend with a footbal game.

OTOH, I have flown out of SAT at night where one guy was doing everything.

 

[avbug]

As stated, listen to ATIS, but generally if there's a clearance delivery function, use it.