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Which statement about a VFR flight plan is correct?

Choices

  • ✓ It is not a clearance and must be activated (opened) and later closed on arrivalcorrect

    A VFR flight plan does nothing until it is activated, and it must be closed to avoid an unnecessary search.

  • It functions as an ATC clearance to enter Class B

    A flight plan is not a clearance.

  • It opens and closes automatically with no pilot action

    The pilot must open and close it.

  • It is legally required for every VFR flight

    A VFR flight plan is recommended but optional.

Why

A VFR flight plan is optional and is not a clearance. It must be activated (opened) to become active and closed on arrival, or an overdue-aircraft search may be launched.

FAA source: AIM 5-1 / VFR flight plansbrowse the reference library →

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