"Direct to ..."

[CallmeJB]

Thanks for the story! I guess they can see more than I thought. Was it Center or Approach that asked you?

Thanks

edit:
Satpak, here's a quote from the thread you linked to.

I believe they changed to different identifiers all the vor/airport pairs that are more than 5nm apart. There are still a large number that are within 5 miles and have the same identifiers. ICT, SGF TUL MGM LIT SPA off the top off my head. If a center controller clears you direct it is your choice. When you check in with approach you might want to clarify it.

As I said, center just isn't going to care; Satpak, you are absolutely right about the AIM definitions and procedures.

 

[Kenny]

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=102260&page=2

The POI in the jumpseat answer is "Direct always to the Navaid/Waypoint unless specifically stated as to the airport."

what we do in real-world ops is another story, yes, I know.

Funny how you ask two different feds the same questions and get two different answers. Asked the ZW POI this exact question and he said that when the ATC types want you to go to the VOR they will say "Direct XXX VOR".

Just for a 2nd opinion, I asked a friend of mine who works a TRACON and he agreed.

Take it for what it's worth.............

 

[satpak77]

Funny how you ask two different feds the same questions and get two different answers. Asked the ZW POI this exact question and he said that when the ATC types want you to go to the VOR they will say "Direct XXX VOR".

Just for a 2nd opinion, I asked a friend of mine who works a TRACON and he agreed.

Take it for what it's worth.............

I hear you. I can't even get the IRS helpline to give me the same answer if I call them on two different days of the week.