I accept the point that the FARs require that recording - just the FAA so far as I know never then ask for that information.
Regarding cloud, and candidates, most examiners are flying candidates in known school aeroplanes, handed to them by instructors they also know. Few will fly a test in IFR minima. So, I don't get why European examiners are generally happy to fly through a bit of warm CU at 2000ft, whilst FAA examiners won't.
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