Originally Posted by
TonyWilliams
Were you cleared to XYZ, or to HIJ ? (you answered your own question)
If there was a transition from XYZ, fly it. If not, you'll have to figure out a logical way to get there. Tough to second guess on the forum without a bit more info. For instance, lets say there's a mountain between XYZ and HIJ ? Causes some new head scratching !!!
That's what I assumed was that you are permitted, even with out ATC telling you to do so, to start a transition (this is non-towered airport example). Actually, I don't think a mountain would cause a problem. The transition provides a radial, distance and altitude. Compliance with the altitude provides IFR obstacle clearances
