Hankal wrote:
How many times do you get a cruise clearance. Ever get "unable"
Lets say the cloud layers are 4000 to 5200. You are cleared to 5000, but want
to climb to 5300 or above. Is it possible to get a "cruise" clearance to stay
above the layers? What about over class B?

I agree with the others who say a request for a block altitude is more
appropriate to the circumstances. A cruise clearance is an implied clearance to
descend at will and an implied approach clearance at the destination, and the
controller may not be ready to give you that much latitude. A block altitude is
a much less demanding request and gets you what you want.

In answer to your specific question: I have been given a cruise clearance
exactly once, in Ohio on a Sunday, inbound to a small non-towered airport.

Further to your specific question: On another occasion, I requested a cruise
clearance, and was told "unable". That was inbound to Ocracoke Island (W95),
where the radar and comm coverage at low altitudes is practically non-existent.
In that case I happened to be able to find VMC where I could descend.

I don't understand the class B part of the question. Please clarify the question
if you're still looking for an answer.

Dave
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