"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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What are the odds that a pilot flying to Vancouver in July would need
approach plates?

Low, I'd guess, especially given how dry our summer has started out.

That said, I'm not sure I really understand the question. If you want to
make the trip VFR, don't bring charts, and be willing to wait out some
weather. Around here, in July, you won't have to wait long, maybe not even
a whole day.

If, on the other hand, you are considering flying the trip IFR, bring
charts. They are easy enough to get, they aren't expensive, so just get
them and don't worry about what the "odds" are that you'd need to use them.

Just my two cents...

Pete