Originally Posted by Philthy
Well I'll be
ed: they did scrub it from AIP while I wasn't looking...
AIP ENR 1.1 - 79
60.2 The pilot in command of an IFR flight must notify the intention to amend route, deviate from track or change level in sufficient time for ATS to advise traffic.
Ah, no it hasn't been deleted - one minutes notice
and a postion report required.....
AIP 1.7 4.2 (08 Jun 06)
4.2 ATC Approval Not Required
4.2.1 In airspace where ATC approval is not required to change level, the pilot of an IFR flight must report present position and intention to ATC approximately one (1) minute prior to making any change.
This is pretty clear about reporting present position for all of those braying about not knowing where the descent is about to happen.