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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 931 of 934

A pilot flies VFR with a flight plan. Are position reports required?

  1. No, but periodic reports to FSSs along the route are good practice
  2. Yes, at every checkpoint along the planned route of flight
  3. Yes, but only when the flight is over mountains
  4. No, and the pilot should not contact an FSS en route
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Correct answer: No, but periodic reports to FSSs along the route are good practice

Position reports are not required for VFR flight plans. Periodic contact with FSSs still helps to check progress.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 5-1-10 Flight Plan - VFR Flights, page 332

Practice decision making and flight planning

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026