In Safety Sense leaflet 20A "VFR Flight Plans" it says
for flights OFF designated routes, list points normally not more than 30 minutes flying time apart and enter DCT (DIRECT) between successive points. Points may be VORs, VRPs, land features or co-ordinates.
So, does that mean:[list=1][*]I can put "DCT Portsmouth Harbour" instead of "DCT SAM134012"?[*]I can put "DCT CHERGOURG VRP S" instead of "DCT MP 211009"?[*]etc?[/list=1]I don't mind putting coordinates ref. VOR/NDB etc., but I figure it must be easier for the ATCO's concerned to interpret plain language - but not sure whether "Portsmouth Harbour" passes for a "land feature", and whether "CHERBOURG VRP S" is the correct nomenclature to use?
What do you prefer? Any advice appreciated,
Cheers,
Andy