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On The Air: January 2013

Returning IFR from Opa-Locka (KOPF) to our home airport F45, we overheard this exchange.Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo: Miami Center, Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo, 20 SW 3000 feet. Request flight following, Stuart, KSUA.Center: Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo, roger. Do you require an IFR clearance? Were showing below VFR minimums in your area.Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo: Nah. Well be ok once we get outa these clouds. …

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Key Takeaways:

Returning IFR from Opa-Locka (KOPF) to our home airport F45, we overheard this exchange.
Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo: “Miami Center, Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo, 20 SW 3000 feet. Request flight following, Stuart, KSUA.”
Center: “Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo, roger. Do you require an IFR clearance? We’re showing below VFR minimums in your area.”
Cherokee 123 Alpha Bravo: “Nah. We’ll be ok once we get outa these clouds.”

Mark Nowicki
Jupiter, Florida

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