(Hankal) wrote in news:20040519095128.29731.00001621@mb-
m05.aol.com:

If you know the tops are at 5200', then why not request 6000'?

Would have to request 7000. Flying 090.
Since I am only 40 miles from the destination I just do not want to climb
another 2000 feet.


The hemispheric rule only applies to uncontrolled airspace. In controlled
airspace, you request what you want, and fly what you get.