When operating in VFR conditions with an ATC authorization to maintain VFR- on -top, aircraft must ? .

When operating in VFR conditions with an ATC authorization to maintain VFR- on -top, aircraft must ? .

• A. Fly an appropriate VFR altitude for the direction of flight
• B. Fly at any altitude
• C. Climb to the highest VFR altitude
• D. Maintain the last assigned altitude

Answer: (A)

When you’re cleared to operate VFR-on-top, you’re still flying under VFR and must follow the same altitude rules that apply to VFR flight. The key requirement is to select an altitude that is appropriate for your direction of flight. This keeps you in the correct pattern of VFR cruising altitudes and helps ensure you stay clear of terrain and weather while maintaining proper separation from other air traffic. You don’t simply choose any altitude, and you don’t automatically climb to the highest, nor do you rely solely on the last altitude you were assigned unless ATC has specifically given you that assignment. If ATC assigns a specific altitude, you must follow that, but in the absence of such an assignment, use the appropriate VFR altitude for your direction.

When you’re cleared to operate VFR-on-top, you’re still flying under VFR and must follow the same altitude rules that apply to VFR flight. The key requirement is to select an altitude that is appropriate for your direction of flight. This keeps you in the correct pattern of VFR cruising altitudes and helps ensure you stay clear of terrain and weather while maintaining proper separation from other air traffic. You don’t simply choose any altitude, and you don’t automatically climb to the highest, nor do you rely solely on the last altitude you were assigned unless ATC has specifically given you that assignment. If ATC assigns a specific altitude, you must follow that, but in the absence of such an assignment, use the appropriate VFR altitude for your direction.