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.


What is the clearance limit?

That depends but we just give our own VOR and the route is vectors.

What are the lost comm
procedures if the clearance limit isn't an airport?

Pick an approach and land.


What if you don't
break out when you expect to find VFR?

You will be given an altitude that if you are not on top by you maintain
it and advise.