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Giving position reports to controller on Flight Following?
Asked by: cmpt7 5260 views Airspace, FAA Regulations, Flight Instructor, General Aviation, Private Pilot, Student Pilot
My new instructor told me that on cross country flights with flight following it's good to give the controller updates on your position as you go. This seemed odd to me because I thought they are already monitoring your position on radar? When I tried it I got sort of an awkward/confused "Ok..?" response from the controller. Is giving position updates on flight following standard practice? It seems unnecessary unless you decide to make a drastic change in your route or something.
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