pilotbry
Well-Known Member
Hopefully there is not an obvious answer to this question that has simply eluded me through 6 years of flying but...
During VFR flights I always get flight following. I am repeatedly told by ATC to "Maintain VFR". Why is it necessary to tell me that? I'm obviously not on an IFR plan, of course I'm going to maintain VFR. Or does this mean something different than what I think it means?
Also - I was working photo missions in Los Angeles airspace recently and would hear ATC frequently say to other aircraft "Confirm you are VFR" after they seemed to be checking in after a hand-off. I fly missions all over the USA and had never heard that before.
thx
During VFR flights I always get flight following. I am repeatedly told by ATC to "Maintain VFR". Why is it necessary to tell me that? I'm obviously not on an IFR plan, of course I'm going to maintain VFR. Or does this mean something different than what I think it means?
Also - I was working photo missions in Los Angeles airspace recently and would hear ATC frequently say to other aircraft "Confirm you are VFR" after they seemed to be checking in after a hand-off. I fly missions all over the USA and had never heard that before.
thx