Originally Posted by dublinpilot
It would be very unusual for an internal VFR flight in the UK to need a flight plan
…or IFR in Class G airspace…!
Originally Posted by therunningman
Regarding flight plans - does a full flight plan have to be filed - i.e. on paper, with a one hour before departure requirement
If you want to fly IFR in Class G airspace, just do it.
If you want to tell somebody that you are doing it, then that's another matter, but it doesn't need a FPL.
When to file: May file/must file/advisable to file - all in
CAP694 Chapter 1.