wonders of VFR on top

Newps wrote:



Matt Whiting wrote:

Robert M. Gary wrote:

Newps wrote in message
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If that happens again just ask for a local IFR clearance like you
were going to do practice approaches while IFR. As soon as you get
on top you cancel.




I told him I only needed the clearance for 10 miles until I got on
top. He said he still needed to wait for Oakland center unless I just
wanted a clearance to VFR-on-top.

He then issued me the typical to VFR-OT clearance. Climb maint...if
not on top by...etc.



I've never used an IFR to VFR on top clearance. What are the
subleties of this?


You just ask for an "IFR to VFR on top". This way we know that once in
VFR you will advise us and we will cancel your IFR and you will motor on
as a regular VFR flight.

OK. Although, I assume you could just stay on the IFR flight plan,
though, right? If you plan to cancel, wouldn't asking for IFR to VFR
"over" the top be a more appropriate request? That clearly implies that
you plan to complete the flight under VFR.


Matt