Cruise clearance & VFR on top operation & Contact approach
Asked by: Steve 2989 views Airspace, Commercial Pilot, FAA Regulations, Flight Instructor, General Aviation, Private Pilot, Student Pilot
The book mentions that the cruise clearance, you can climb, level off, descend and cruise at an intermediate altitude at any time and does not require ATC clearance.
So, let us say I was cleared to cruise at 8000ft, then I can descend and climb back to 8000ft or stay at intermediate altitude without reporting to ATC?
Secondly, when is the situation that we request VFR on top clearance during IFR flight? Books says that it allows more flexibility with regard to altitude assignment but I do not understand this.
Lastly, from the book "~contact approach retains your IFR clearance..."
What is the reason that the contact approach retains the IFR clearance and any reasons behind it ?
Steve
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