Originally Posted by
scifi
Nobody has mentioned the possibility of bumping into other planes. When VFR flying, the first rule is 'See and Avoid'. So why put yourself in a position where this is not possible..?
Also, if you are paying £2 for every minute, surely you want to see the scenery you are flying over.
That's why most times and places, you look to fly IFR in controlled airspace with a radar service such as a "traffic service" in the UK, or "flight following" in the USA.
Not always possible, but it's a sensible ideal.
G