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Old 08-08-2015, 11:39 AM
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It looks like I am free to use /G as long as I am not filing an IFR flight plan. I like using it because that lets the controller know that have "direct to" navigation capabilities. The rule stated that all I need is an installed, and functioning GPS to do so. I cannot come up with any negatives..........Tom
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Old 08-08-2015, 02:07 PM
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It looks like I am free to use /G as long as I am not filing an IFR flight plan. I like using it because that lets the controller know that have "direct to" navigation capabilities. The rule stated that all I need is an installed, and functioning GPS to do so. I cannot come up with any negatives..........Tom
The point is that you do not have 'direct to' nav capability. Non certified gps is not authorized as a primary nav. Why cause trouble for yourself? Do not claim anything you don't have.
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Old 08-08-2015, 02:26 PM
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Yeah, you're probably right. /U it is........Tom
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Old 08-08-2015, 02:40 PM
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And when flying under VFR rules your primary navigation system is not a piece of equipment but your eyeballs. Everything else, certified or not, is for situation awareness.

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Old 08-08-2015, 09:18 PM
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What is this "VFR flight plan" of which you speak?

Seriously, in a thousand hours of GA flying I have never filed one. Used flight following a lot. Filed IFR about a half of that total time after I got my ticket just to be in the system (when I was based in Houston).

Anyone else never file a VFR plan?
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Old 08-08-2015, 09:45 PM
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What is this "VFR flight plan" of which you speak?

Seriously, in a thousand hours of GA flying I have never filed one. Used flight following a lot. Filed IFR about a half of that total time after I got my ticket just to be in the system (when I was based in Houston).

Anyone else never file a VFR plan?
I'm a bit surprised your cfi didn't make you file one for your solo cross countries, just for practice.
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Old 08-09-2015, 06:15 AM
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Seriously, in a thousand hours of GA flying I have never filed one. Used flight following a lot. Filed IFR about a half of that total time after I got my ticket just to be in the system (when I was based in Houston).
Apparently you have never flown VFR in Canadian airspace, in the Washington SFRA, or used lake reporting service. All require VFR flight plans.
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Old 08-09-2015, 07:51 AM
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Apparently you have never flown VFR in Canadian airspace, in the Washington SFRA, or used lake reporting service. All require VFR flight plans.
Or penetrated the coastal ADIZ VFR. (flying to the Bahamas, for instance).
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Old 08-09-2015, 09:00 AM
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What is this "VFR flight plan" of which you speak?

Seriously, in a thousand hours of GA flying I have never filed one. Used flight following a lot. Filed IFR about a half of that total time after I got my ticket just to be in the system (when I was based in Houston).

Anyone else never file a VFR plan?
Bill, it's probably overkill, especially in a modern built airplane, but much of the area that we fly in is not covered by any radar service. In fact, many areas don't even have cell service. Thus, flight following isn't much help. It's nice to know that someone will come looking for you, should you fail to close a VFR flight plan. A flight to M93, Houston County Airport is a regular for us. It's an unattended airport, no cell service, no radar coverage, and nothing but tall trees and lots of water for miles in all directions. So, why do we go there? Just a half a block walk will get you some of the best breakfast meals, and a Sunday Brunch Buffet that is in our of this world, at least in our part of the country.

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Old 08-11-2015, 12:37 AM
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What is this "VFR flight plan" of which you speak?

Seriously, in a thousand hours of GA flying I have never filed one. Used flight following a lot. Filed IFR about a half of that total time after I got my ticket just to be in the system (when I was based in Houston).

Anyone else never file a VFR plan?
Apparently incorrectly after reading this post, I file an VFR Flight plan with G via my ForeFlight. Open and close it on the IPad and never speak to anyone unless I am late.. Done that already.

It's just a flight plan and when filing it you have the option of VFR or IFR.
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