I know its different out here, but if you can let as many people know what and when you are doing it it seems to make sense!I reckon all PPL's should be made to do them as part of the training as they are a pretty important part of the big picture!
And indeed, if the UK had a fully integrated ATC sysyem then they would contribute to the big picture. However, we have a highly fragmented ATC system which needs to be torn up and re-drawn with a clean sheet of paper!
But don't start me on that particular hobby horse - please
