Sorry Jack, that is not the point.
Well, it kind of is the point.
Cleared to Enter sums it up better, here is a guy who admits he can sherk his responsibility
No, it didn't come across well did it! But is probably more a reflection of the frustration felt when you get these requests.
Is ATC there to help pilots or is it the other way around?
Priorities mate, we're not there to put flight plans in for you when you are too lazy too or just couldn't be arsed. Most don't mind doing it when they've got the time.
Is putting a plan in the system via Ipad always a good thing to do in a cockpit?
Ahhh...............why wouldn't it be?