Can't disagree with the recent posts, however, deviation from a flight plan in the Highlands due to the weather is always a possibility. The fact you've filed one only gives a rough idea of where you might be...exactly the case in this incident, and no guarantee of anyone finding you. An ELT is a much better bet. We have one in our aircraft.
Having just spent the day working with the authorities on the recent Aerostar fatal accident near Perth, my mind is kind of focused at the moment on the immortality of us all.
Fly safe.
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