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Originally Posted by wheelsup  It doesn't cost anything, and if you don't need it just don't pick up the clearance. . . Better to have done it if you aren't sure, IMO. |
This is twice in one week, and it'll never happen again . . . but that's the truth. What's the harm? Doesn't hurt anything, and it's free. I've heard of examiners wanting flight plans. Like Falconvalley said, my company files IFR for all of out training flights, and as a CFI, I'd routinely file IFR when flying with instrument students . . . they need to be comfortable in the system!