And the funnies still roll in. This happened just 2 days ago!
Working a light aircraft flying at 3800 Barnsley 1002 (ish) on a NW track.
Me ' GBxxx can you fly at FL45 for correct quadrantal?'
GBxxx ' Negative sir, we can accept a climb but this aircraft is not equipped to fly at flight levels'
Me ' GBxxx Roger, are you able to set Standard Altimeter Setting 1013?'
GBxxx ' Affirm Sir.'
Me ' GBxxx Set standard 1013 , fly at FL45'
GBxxx ' We cannot fly at FL45. We are not equipped'
Me ' GBxxx, ok, Set 1013 report level 4500 feet'
GBxxx ' Wilco'
Now is it me? or did the guy miss out one of the important lessons at flight school