(Hankal) wrote in
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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?


If you know the tops are at 5200', then why not request 6000'? I have not
had an operational need for a cruise clearance. If I want to do some climbs
and descents for training, I often request a block altitude. You can
request 5000 block 6000. You can climb and descend in this block as you
please. In most cases I request a block clearance to put us in the clouds
than vice versa (again for training).