I've put it off long enough. We're going to have to delve into this subject sooner or later. It might as well be now.Class, please pull out your copy of the Aeronautical Information Manual: Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures. Open your book to Chapter 5: Air Traffic Procedures and turn to 5-1-7: Flight Plan -- IFR Flights. Let's start at the very beginning.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/features/say-again-28atc-203-ifr-flight-plan