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Air Traffic Control instruct you to climb to FL50, but you realise that this will put you into cloud. Assuming that you have no Instrument Rating, what is your best course of action?

  • A

    Climb into the cloud as requested, but descend as soon as reasonably practical

  • B

    Climb as close to the required level as possible, staying clear of cloud

  • C

    Advise ATC that you are unable to comply with their instruction

  • D

    Delay the climb until you are clear of cloud

Looking at the answer options:

Climb into the cloud as requested, but descend as soon as reasonably practical --> INCORRECT. You simply can NOT enter cloud as you are unqualified for instrument conditions.

Climb as close to the required level as possible, staying clear of cloud --> INCORRECT. You either climb to FL50 or advise ATC that you are unable to. Flying as close as you can is NOT an option.

Advise ATC that you are unable to comply with their instruction --> CORRECT. You can NOT enter cloud, so tell ATC and seek a reclearance.

Delay the climb until you are clear of cloud --> INCORRECT. ATC will expect you to start the climb in a timely manner, so delaying the manoeuvre is NOT an option, unless you co-ordinate with ATC to do so.

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