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Which statement about VFR flight following is correct?

Choices

  • It guarantees separation from all other traffic

    Flight following provides advisories, not guaranteed separation for VFR aircraft.

  • ✓ It is provided on a workload-permitting basis and does not remove see-and-avoidcorrect

    Controllers offer advisories when workload allows, and the pilot still must see and avoid.

  • It converts a VFR flight into an IFR flight

    Flight following does not change the flight rules being used.

  • It is mandatory for all cross-country flights

    Flight following is a requested, optional service.

Why

Flight following is a VFR radar traffic advisory service provided on a workload-permitting basis. It does not relieve the pilot of the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.

FAA source: AIM 4-1-18browse the reference library →

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