A cruise clearance does not allow you to climb above your present altitude.
If you want a higher altitude, ask for a higher altitude.


No? What about I'm assigned 5000, and I'm level at 5000. I request a "cruise
7000" and am granted that request. ("347FB cruise seven thousand").

1: is this an improper request? (never mind whether it will accomplish what
anybody thinks I want to accomplish)

2: Is it improper to give me "347FB cruise seven thousand" when I'm level at
5000?

3: If the answer to the above are "no", then how do I get to 7000 without
climbing? (and without drugs)

Jose

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