Federal Aviation Regulations
Sec. 91.173 — ATC clearance and flight plan required.
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless that person has—(a) Filed an IFR flight plan; and
(b) Received an appropriate ATC clearance.
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