"Lakeview Bill" wrote:

Would it perhaps be better, instead of simply abandoning a safety measure
because one forgets to properly use it, to develop the routine required to
properly use the safety measure?


Bill, sure it can be considered a safety measure but even better IMO
is flight following. If you have a problem they can know immediately
instead of hours later plus they should know where you are.

I use FF (no flight plan) plus carry a 406 MHz beacon with me.

Ron Lee