On Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:32:57 -0400, "Peter R." wrote:

On 3/20/2007 2:56:15 PM, Ron Rosenfeld wrote:

Yes, but the question asked had to do with what altitude the OP "should"
file. There is no rule specifying what altitude a pilot "should" file in
controlled airspace.

And therein is the root of our difference of opinion. I don't interpret the
word "should" to mean "required," as in what altitude is required. Instead,
the word "should" implies to me a request for what is practical and hence my
advice.

In my example, I should always file the correct altitude for direction of
flight if I don't want clearance delivery to correct me, tie up the
frequency, and delay receiving my clearance. But that is just my experience
in the northeast US.

Fair enough.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)