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Old 15th July 2003 | 22:12
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fireflybob
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I am somewhat surprised to detect a reluctance to file a flight plan. Notwithstanding that the destination may not be on the AFTN, I believe that the Welsh Mountains are considered difficult for Search & Rescue.

If you file a flight plan and you are overdue the authorities are obliged to take appropriate action. OK it takes a little bit more organising but I remain to be convinced that filing a plan is not an appropriate course of action for this type of flight.

The UK AIP contains advice/information where the aerodrome is not on the AFTN.
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