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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 771 of 934

What must a pilot do after arrival at the destination when a flight plan is filed?

  1. Close the flight plan
  2. Wait for the tower to close it
  3. Do nothing, because it closes itself
  4. Report only if the arrival is late
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Correct answer: Close the flight plan

The handbook advises to close the flight plan by telephone to avoid radio congestion.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Filing a VFR Flight Plan, page 409

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026