While IFR flight in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace is theoretically legal without an ATC clearance or flight plan, it's a common, incidental component of many everyday IFR operations (e.g., below ...
The IFR system, while robust, relies on continuous cross-checking; however, "canned clearances" in some regions, like the Bay Area, are not published and can contain errors or omissions regarding ...
A routine IFR flight in a Mooney M20J quickly turned into a high pressure cockpit experience as nonstop air traffic control instructions, rapid communication and constant workload pushed the pilot ...