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08-08-2015, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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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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08-08-2015, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
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Originally Posted by todehnal
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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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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08-08-2015, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Yeah, you're probably right. /U it is........Tom
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08-08-2015, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: KSGJ / TJBQ
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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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08-08-2015, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Marshall TX (KASL)
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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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08-08-2015, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
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Originally Posted by Bill_H
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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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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08-09-2015, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gloversville, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill_H
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).
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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.
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08-09-2015, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Originally Posted by BigJohn
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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Or penetrated the coastal ADIZ VFR. (flying to the Bahamas, for instance).
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08-09-2015, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Kentucky Lakes area in KY
Posts: 947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill_H
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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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.
Tom
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08-11-2015, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Rafael
Posts: 32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill_H
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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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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