Originally Posted by
glekichi
Got to say there was a while there where I used the old 'pending clearance' because if I didn't the controller kept coming back to me to tell me to remain octa (no sht, Sherlock) and I'd have to then reply to it - a lot of unnecessary banter.
Recently though, a departure call stating I'm climbing to a flight level in cta doesn't seem to panic the controllers as much as it used to.
The difference being 'pending clearance' isn't in any books I've ever read, however "Remain OCTA" and "'INTENDED' Cruising Level" is....AIP in fact. Elementary Dear Watson