In a previous article, Charles Talleyrand said:
1) When I go cruising above 60,000 ft I cancel my IFR clearance. Then

Why? It's class E, you can stay on your IFR clearance.

3) I was right at 59,999 feet and requested a climb of two feet. The
controller denied my request! Can he do that? It really wastes fuel
to fly around so low!

Request VFR Over The Top. You'll be responsible for separation, but you
can fly your own altitude, but you'll still be IFR.


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