Very sorry to hear that the Rescue teams have called the search off. Thoughts are with those affected. I really hope that they will find some clues that will help them find the aircraft.
I have always been a person who would file a Flight Plan if time permitted when travelling cross country. On the north side of the border I am wondering if they will make some areas of the Scottish FIR mandatory Flight Plan zones for VFR. After all It would make sense!!!
I also remember, I was not told how to file a Flight Plan in my PPL training. I believe it is not on the syllabus. I taught myself and I feel that it should not be done like that!!!!
Lesson learned. I WILL file a Flight Plan with ATC if flying to another airfield.
It makes sense....doesn't it!!!
MG
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Out of Calcutta...
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