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"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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> And to think that this thread was started by a VFR student pilot who is
only
> now doing his cross-countries.

You think he has it all memorized now?<:-))


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>
> Bob Gardner
>
> "Ron Natalie" wrote in message
> news:3D5C35B1.6080301@sensor.com...
> > Andrew Sarangan wrote:
> > > For VFR flights, this is a moot point because you dont have to even
> > > file a flight plan. However, the regs require you to have an alternate
> > > plan of action in case you cannot complete the flight as planned. So,
> > > if you are filing a flight plan, it might be prudent to include an
> > > alternate airport anyway.
> >
> > The scope of the clause in IFR/cross-country preflight action is far
> > larger than jsust the selection of an single alternate airport.
> >
> > > Also, this gives S&R another place to look
> > > in case you dont show up at your destination.
> >
> > It might. However, usually if youre not at your destination, the
> > cast a pretty broad net for other airports.
> >
> > By the way, one odd piece of trivia, you can enter multiple alternates
> > if you want. FSS can only manage to store 2 of them in their computer.
> >
> >
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