Not getting vectred

[skyhawk8 0]

Let me first say that this software is great. Now to my problem...I filed a flight plan from KDCA to KORD. My route was dct to AML then J149 to FWA then OXI3.The winds were 210@06 and I was assigned rwy 19. After takeoff with an initial climb to 6000 I was cleared to 15000 still on rwy heading. I was given to vectors to intercept my route of flight. No instructions for take off to turn to any heading.I made a turn to intercept my course which was north of my position and was told I was off course and given a heading to intercept my first waypoint which was AML.After changing to ATC heading and getting on course the rest of the flight was uneventfull.I tried this twice and both times had the same result.Any ideas?Thanks,Steve

[jd 57]

http://www.jdtllc.com/FAQ.htm#27

[skyhawk8 0]

Thanks for the quick response.Sorry for not digging deeper before posting. I was just curious because I do a lot of flying in and out or KORD and I've always got a vector right after takeoff or soon after for a heading to my first w/p in the flight plan. There is no SID for KDCA like KORD.The realism here is great and when I'm not flying online I WILL use Radar Contact to make every flight. I have a PPL and started on instrument training until the money ran out. This is the way to go.Keep up the great work!!Steve