Newbie question here.  I've downloaded some simplistic Pilot2ATC phrase lists, and watch several videos and purchased a RL ATC guide.  If I Validate and File a flight plan (flight plan panel) do I need to Request ATC to Open a flight plan?  Seems like filing the flight plan in the flight plan panel then going to the Clearance -> 'Ready to Copy IFR Clearance works to start?

Anyone recommend a more detailed listing of Pilot2ATC phrases in a typical IFR (and VFR) listing?

Thanks!  Used Pilot2ATC for a week, and took the plunge and purchased the product after trying a couple of live ATC tools.  Looks like a great product with good support.

Hi Jengle.

In P2A and real life, if you file a VFR flight plan, you need to Open that flight plan with the local FSS (Flight Service Station).  ATC doesn't care about you on a VFR flight plan unless you request flight following.

If you request clearance on a VFR flight plan in P2A, you will get flight following and ATC interaction.

If you file an IFR flight plan, you must call for and get clearance for the flight.

Hope that helps.

Dave

Ok, that makes sense;  Create -> Validate -> File flightplan; then get clearance has been working for my IFR flight plans.  Thanks!