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What specific expression must be included in a message initiated by the pilot-in-command to change from IFR to VFR flight?
What specific expression must be included in a message initiated by the pilot-in-command to change from IFR to VFR flight?
- CHANGE FROM IFR TO VFR FLIGHT
- REQUESTING VFR FLIGHT
- FLIGHT RULES CHANGE
- CANCELLING MY IFR FLIGHT (correct)
How should an air traffic services unit respond if there is any doubt about the pilot's intentions to change from IFR to VFR flight?
How should an air traffic services unit respond if there is any doubt about the pilot's intentions to change from IFR to VFR flight?
- Ask if the pilot wishes to cancel his IFR flight plan (correct)
- Directly invite the pilot to change
- Advise the pilot on weather conditions
- Immediately cancel the flight plan
Why should providing information to an aircraft not be considered as an encouragement to change from IFR to VFR?
Why should providing information to an aircraft not be considered as an encouragement to change from IFR to VFR?
- Information does not imply a request for change (correct)
- It may confuse the pilot
- It goes against air traffic regulations
- It may lead to a violation of aviation laws
What phrase should be used by controllers to acknowledge a cancellation?
What phrase should be used by controllers to acknowledge a cancellation?
If an ATS unit anticipates encountering instrument meteorological conditions, what advice should be given to a pilot transitioning from IFR to VFR flight?
If an ATS unit anticipates encountering instrument meteorological conditions, what advice should be given to a pilot transitioning from IFR to VFR flight?
After being notified of an aircraft's intention to change to VFR flight, what should an ATC unit do?
After being notified of an aircraft's intention to change to VFR flight, what should an ATC unit do?
How should information be provided to pilots transitioning from IFR to VFR when it's likely that visual meteorological conditions cannot be maintained?
How should information be provided to pilots transitioning from IFR to VFR when it's likely that visual meteorological conditions cannot be maintained?
What is the appropriate action for an ATS unit upon receiving information about a pilot changing from IFR to VFR flight?
What is the appropriate action for an ATS unit upon receiving information about a pilot changing from IFR to VFR flight?
What is the appropriate phrase for controllers to acknowledge a cancellation?
What is the appropriate phrase for controllers to acknowledge a cancellation?
What should an ATS unit do if they anticipate encountering instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight?
What should an ATS unit do if they anticipate encountering instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight?
When an ATS unit receives notification of an aircraft's intention to change from IFR to VFR flight, what should they do?
When an ATS unit receives notification of an aircraft's intention to change from IFR to VFR flight, what should they do?
How should controllers respond when informed that a pilot might transition from IFR to VFR but conditions may not allow continued VFR flight?
How should controllers respond when informed that a pilot might transition from IFR to VFR but conditions may not allow continued VFR flight?
What phraseology should be used by controllers to notify all other ATS units about an aircraft's intention to change from IFR to VFR?
What phraseology should be used by controllers to notify all other ATS units about an aircraft's intention to change from IFR to VFR?
