What response is expected when ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft?
When ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft, pilots must respond by reading back those parts containing altitude assignments or vectors and any part requiring verification. This is mandatory.
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(d) Each pilot in command who (though not deviating from a rule of this subpart) is given priority by ATC in an emergency, shall submit a detailed report of that emergency within 48 hours to the manager of that ATC facility, if requested by ATC.
IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled AirportsOn initial contact, pilots should advise that the flight is IFR and state the departure and destination airports.
The first paragraph of the regulation states “The pilot in command of each aircraft operated in controlled airspace under IFR shall report as soon as practical to ATC any malfunctions of navigational, approach, or communication equipment occurring in flight.” The next paragraph tells us what needs to be in our report: ...
If there is any question of weather, you can (and should) retain your IFR clearance until on the ground and then cancel. However, there may be good reasons to cancel depending upon circumstances. For example somebody may be following you and cannot be cleared for the approach until you cancel your IFR clearance.
Quickly the aircraft is in a pilot induced spiral that often ends in disaster. So in the event that you inadvertently enter IFR conditions, take a deep breath and roll into a shallow turn, approximately 15 to 20 degrees of bank and complete approximately a 180 degree turn.
If the Tower is operating when you land, your IFR flight plan is closed automatically. If the Tower is closed, or the airport is uncontrolled, you have two choices. Call Flight Service after you land, or, if in VMC, cancel IFR with the last ATC you speak to.