another data point for VFR FF and S&R

Flew to Ohio and back yesterday for dinner. Returning to LAF while on
Following with Chicago Center (123.85), I announced that I had the field
in sight. The response was to switch to advisory frequency and to
notify Center on the rollout. After landing, I dutifully called up on
the same frequency (new RCO?) and told the controller know I'd gotten
down safely.

I should have asked what would have happened if I hadn't called, but it
had been a long day. Next time.

--kyler

I always assumed that Flight Following was for traffic advisories only. To
have someone come look for you, a Flight Plan needed to be filed and
activated.

jerry

"Kyler Laird" wrote in message
...
Flew to Ohio and back yesterday for dinner. Returning to LAF while on
Following with Chicago Center (123.85), I announced that I had the field
in sight. The response was to switch to advisory frequency and to
notify Center on the rollout. After landing, I dutifully called up on
the same frequency (new RCO?) and told the controller know I'd gotten
down safely.

I should have asked what would have happened if I hadn't called, but it
had been a long day. Next time.

--kyler