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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 775 of 934

The ETE for a VFR flight changes by 30 minutes or more. What should the pilot do?

  1. Report a new ETA to the nearest FSS
  2. Do nothing if the destination is the same
  3. File a new IFR flight plan
  4. Call the tower at the destination only
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Correct answer: Report a new ETA to the nearest FSS

The pilot also gives the FSS the original destination.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 6-2-6 Search and Rescue, page 493

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026