There is a small minority of pilots who do not understand the concept of
pilot in command and see a controller or ops inspector with a violation book
hiding behind every cloud.

Bob

"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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Center controllers aren't in a position to recommend altitudes...they
don't
even have windows to look out of. I'm sure that any request would get
something like "Climb/descend at your discretion, maintain VFR."


I had a somewhat related incident today.

I took a handoff on a VFR Bonanza from Minneapolis Center this morning.
He
was eastbound at 8500 MSL, about 40 miles from GRB when he checked in.
GRB
Class C airspace tops out at 4700 MSL. On initial contact, as best as I
can
remember, he said, "level at 8500 and I'd like your authorization to
remain
at this altitude". I gave him the altimeter setting and told him I could
neither approve or deny his request.

Controllers can assign or approve wrong-for-direction altitudes for VFR
aircraft only where ATC provides separation to VFR aircraft.