Yesterday I throttled up for Sky High 2 (SKY777/N4436E) at around 1600Z.
I had to file a couple of flight plans due to some errors I made.
Finally, I was ready, received my clearance and took off.
About 15 NM south of TAS, I was cleared for the LOC/DME into KSKX.
At about 10 NM out of KSKX, the Controller canceled IFR. I switched to CTAF, made my calls and landed. Once on the ground at the ramp, I checked in again with Radar to Close my flight plan.
I expected the Controller to close my flight plan on my request. Instead, the Controller (again) said that IFR was cancelled.
As far as I remember, once IFR is cancelled, the associated flight plan is still active and has to be closed by the Pilot, either on the ground after landing or when the field is in sight.
For some other reasons, I was not able to conduct the second flight, so I have to start over from KABQ anyway.
Could somebody explain why I received two IFR cancellations instead of a confirmation of my request to close the flight plan after my landing at KSKX?