How to Find a Frequency for Flight Following | VFR Radio Techniques 

If you use an EFB like ForeFlight, even if you're a VFR-only pilot, you also have access to instrument approach charts. You can find ATC frequencies on any approach or departure chart for an airport you're about to depart from (it's best to note this information during preflight planning, well before you start the engine). If you're airborne, find an airport near your position or not too far ahead, and look for ATC frequencies as described in this video or on an IFR chart for that airport. As the video notes, even if the first frequency isn't correct, the controller can provide the right information.

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Very helpful. I feel like flight following is an important item missed during PPL training, well at least my PPL training.

Was just looking for a tutorial on this. Thanks!

Thank you

On my Dynon display I press "Nearest" open "FSS" tab and read the frequency listed at the top. Same applies for the ATC frequency. I can send that freq right to the radio if I wanted to.

My flight school makes us do flight following all the time when VFR, so we just request flight following from ground control in our class D airport.

Yeah, really don't worry too much about getting the wrong frequency: in complex areas like LA basin, a significant portion of the time even when you call on the charted frequency you'll be sent to another frequency, and that's fine. In a pinch, just pick any sector that serves a nearby area (one you'll be able to hear) and they'll point you in the right direction.

Where did that TRACON map come from? I have been looking forever for something like that with the SIDs and STARs.

I often would pick up flight following in the air after handoff from leaving a D airspace. I know some folks like to get it on the ground, but I prefer in the air once in a steady climb and clear of any B airspace so that communication is my primary focus.

When in doubt I would just contact ground unless you’re at a busy airport and ask nicely.