Compared to many on this forum, I am still very inexperienced. But here is my 2p worth.
I was always told to take a mobile phone with me - keep it switched off, but available if had to force land (not before).
Martiin, I am concerned, the radio is at your fingertips, the mobile involves a bit of fiddling and manipulation, IMHO, way too much diversion time to be considered safe.
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or just being able to notify someone waiting when you're late.
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Would I not be right in saying, use the radio if it is to do with the flight. Wait until you are on the ground if it is personal.
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The rescue co-ordination centre was informed that didn't close the flight plan. They did, however, reach me on the cell phone and didn't have to start looking.
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A lesson learned to close flight plans, and yes great they contacted you opn the mobile, I'm guessing you were on the ground at this time?