> >  You do have an option to
> > ask ATC for a clearance that might read, “fly heading abc until
> > receiving the xyz VOR, then proceed direct”.
>
> This service is called radar vectors.  If you want this service, just say
"request radar vectors direct LAX". You can get this service VFR or IFR, so
don't be afraid to ask for > For archives and unsub
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 The way this has worked for me in a C182/A (no TSO'd GPS) when initiated by
ATC
 because they want me out of the way is:
 ATC: Can you go XYZ direct. (XYZ is a hundred miles away)
 C182: unable - I am /A but I do have a hand held GPS
 ATC: What heading does your GPS show to XYZ
 C182: zero niner three
 ATC: C182 cleared radar vectors heading zero niner three until direct XYZ.

 I will now have to try requesting radar vectors from my side.
 I never thought of it enroute.
 Thanks
 Dave