Flight Following

[ajaymittur28 0]

Hey guys,

 

I have come up this term flight following quite a lot of times but actually didnt know what is was. I am guessing it has something to do with radar contact. Could someone please tell what Flight Following means??

 

Thanks a lot

Ajay

[rototom 198]

It's an optional service provided by ATC for VFR aircraft. They can give you traffic alerts while enroute. You simply call the controller and request flight following. They will give you a squawk code and identify you on radar. But since your VFR, your still have the primary responsibility of maintaining separation, but it helps if your flying in some busy airspace.

[ajaymittur28 0]

Thanks for your help rcboffa now I know the full meaning of flight following.