Originally Posted by
PearlPilot
Are student pilots required to file and activate a flight plan on solo cross country flights? I've heard a lot of mixed opinions, but cannot find a definitive answer. While I was training, I was required by my instructor to get VFR flight following, but not file...
Flight following is not always guaranteed.
What would you have done if the controller denied your request on the basis of workload? Continued on your solo x/c?
I think a better question would be why NOT file a VFR x/c?
Go through the motions and learn about the system a little.
I certainly can't think of a safety reason why you shouldn't have a student solo file.
USMCFLYR