Should you still place an entry for an alternate on your flight log when the case indicates no alternate is required?

Should you still place an entry for an alternate on your flight log when the case indicates no alternate is required?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if weather changes
• D. Only if instructed by ATC

Answer: (A)

Yes. In IFR planning, you still log an entry for an alternate even when none is required. The flight log records your planning decisions and the evidence you considered—forecast weather, fuel, and route constraints—to show you evaluated whether an alternate was needed. If the forecast supports no alternate, you would note something like "No alternate required" to document that the check was done and the decision was made. This helps with safety, accountability, and any later reviews or audits. There’s no need to wait for weather changes or ATC instructions to make this entry; it’s part of the planning process.

Yes. In IFR planning, you still log an entry for an alternate even when none is required. The flight log records your planning decisions and the evidence you considered—forecast weather, fuel, and route constraints—to show you evaluated whether an alternate was needed. If the forecast supports no alternate, you would note something like "No alternate required" to document that the check was done and the decision was made. This helps with safety, accountability, and any later reviews or audits. There’s no need to wait for weather changes or ATC instructions to make this entry; it’s part of the planning process.