"Greg Farris" wrote in message
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Besides traffic advisories, it also means you are in two-way communication
with a facility at all times. Some pilots find this a hassle. It's up to
you.

Good point. In some ways, that can actually *reduce* the communication
hassle. If you're headed for Class C or D airspace while getting flight
following, you're already in two-way communication with ATC, so you already
have permission to enter the airspace (unless ATC instructs you not to, of
course). And if you're headed for Class B, although you still need a
clearance there, ATC will often just volunteer the clearance when you're
getting flight following.

--Gary