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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 772 of 934

Who activates a VFR flight plan in the United States?

  1. The control tower, when the pilot taxis
  2. The pilot, through Flight Service
  3. The nearest ARTCC, at the proposed time
  4. The destination airport manager by phone
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Correct answer: The pilot, through Flight Service

Control tower personnel do not automatically activate VFR flight plans.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 5-1-5 Flight Plan − VFR Flights, page 331

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026