New member of the DA40 IFR club.

[Rich]

Yeah, ATC and airway infrastructure isn't really ready for "Direct" in long-distance cases. I have two routes I commonly fly that I'll file Direct. But the airports are pretty close and one is just going to be 100% vectors anyway (Direct is actually never going to happen between KPAE-KPLU )

[Gasser]

This is my next learning curve. I fly into Dallas a lot and I expect it to take longer than VFR direct. But it will be nice to know what to expect when its real IMC.

[Moonshine]

Yeah, ATC and airway infrastructure isn't really ready for "Direct" in long-distance cases. I have two routes I commonly fly that I'll file Direct. But the airports are pretty close and one is just going to be 100% vectors anyway (Direct is actually never going to happen between KPAE-KPLU )

That depends. Doesn't hurt to file direct though

Look here - http://www.diamondaviators.net/reports/flights/4331
or here - http://www.diamondaviators.net/reports/flights/3974 and here - http://www.diamondaviators.net/reports/flights/3975

Going anywhere but South of Orlando from my present location direct works ok

PS Looked up your location - duh, you've got terrain and things.

[AmirBenAly]

Congratulations, i just got my DA40 and planing on getting my instrument too....

[Gasser]

Congrats on your new plane. It's really a perfect platform to learn IFR in. I really enjoyed it and look forward to all the learning I need to do to get even better and more comfortable in the system.

[CFIDave]

So far all my routing has been either direct, or direct with a VOR or an intersection to go around a hot MOA.

Wow, you guys have it easy. Some routings I recently got:

KMDT GRACO V93 PXT V213 HPW V260 CVI KMQI (and then that was changed twice in flight because it was a ridiculous route)

CZBA DAVSI T781 TIGET MIGLO REEDO TALNO NAPEE CYHU

Oh yeah? Yesterday I got this when flying from the Washington, DC area to New York's Long Island:

KJYO STILL WOOLY V214 BAL V268 ENO LEEAH V229 PANZE V184 ZIGGI KFRG

Originally they had me flying V16 right over the top of New York's JFK airport, but they changed it to the above half-way through the flight ("Got a new clearance, you ready to copy?"), and then I got vectored about 20 miles off-shore at 3000 feet. It was nice to be flying a twin.

Congrats Gasser!

[Charles]

Oh yeah?

[Mchargmg]

Congrats Jeff!

We should get together for another "Diamond" lunch this fall.

[Moonshine]

Oh yeah? Yesterday I got this when flying from the Washington, DC area to New York's Long Island:
...
20 miles off-shore at 3000 feet. It was nice to be flying a twin.

This - http://www.diamondaviators.net/reports/flights/4242
was filed KMTH MNATE V3 DHP KHWO to follow the Keys
Not flying a twin
I'm yet to be vectored any other way. Swamps and water going there, water and swamps coming back

[Gasser]

Congrats Jeff!

We should get together for another "Diamond" lunch this fall.

yes we should. Glad to see you post. Haven't heard from you in a while. Bet you have been busy at the Acadamy.

As soon as the supercharger gets approved I plan on coming up to APA to take a look see so ill be sure to let you know.