On 7/12/2005 07:47, Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"John Clonts" wrote in message
oups.com...

Maybe so, but you're required to report changing altitudes when flying
VFR-On-Top (at least, per the AIM)...


The AIM says pilots SHOULD advise ATC prior to any altitude change when
operating OTP.



Sorry if I'm missing something, but aren't we talking about two different
flight modes here?

Over the Top is a VFR flight mode. You are not under IFR restrictions.

VFR On Top is an IFR clearance. You are under IFR restrictions and must
report changes in altitude (among other IFRs).


--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Student
Sacramento, CA