Video: IFR tips from an air traffic controller — General Aviation News

Sporty’s recently posted a video chock full of tips from a veteran air traffic controller for pilots flying IFR.

During the five-minute video he answers several common questions pilots have, including “when is it ok to file a direct IFR flight plan? What are the differences in dealing with an Approach controller vs. a Center controller? What happens behind the scenes at ATC when you declare an emergency?”