Flight plan equipment suffix

"abripl" wrote in message
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I have no reason not to use it.... I use it all the time - just not for
IFR since I am not IFR rated. But from the comments I see that I can
continue indicating /G for my VFR flights even if the GPS data is not
current. So I think my question was essentially answered.


The AIM doesn't even mention filing an equipment suffix for a VFR flight
plan. For block 3 of the flight plan form it says only, "Enter the
designator for the aircraft, or if unknown, consult an FSS briefer." For
IFR flight plans it says, "It is recommended that pilots file the maximum
transponder or navigation capability of their aircraft in the equipment
suffix. This will provide ATC with the necessary information to utilize all
facets of navigational equipment and transponder capabilities available."