Cleared when ready....
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Cleared when ready....
Hello!
Just a a quick question. When I am cleared to descend when ready to be level at XXX, do most controllers in a radar environment expect me to call leaving my current level?
I've had a look in CAP413 but cannot find anything relevant and whilst flying I seem to get a variety of responses from a bored sounding 'roger' to 'thank you, call XXX on...'
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Just a a quick question. When I am cleared to descend when ready to be level at XXX, do most controllers in a radar environment expect me to call leaving my current level?
I've had a look in CAP413 but cannot find anything relevant and whilst flying I seem to get a variety of responses from a bored sounding 'roger' to 'thank you, call XXX on...'
Thanks
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You don't have to report leaving the level unless you are specifically asked to report leaving the level, however as a matter of courtesy it might be a good idea to report leaving the level when you commence descent.
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CAP 413 Chapter 3 page 3 para 1.2.3.4 says:
"Pilots are expected to comply with ATC instructions as soon as they are issued. However, when a climb/descent is left to the discretion of the pilot, the words ‘when ready’ shall be used; in these circumstances the pilot will report ‘leaving’ his present level."
So the answer is yes, you "will" report leaving.
"Pilots are expected to comply with ATC instructions as soon as they are issued. However, when a climb/descent is left to the discretion of the pilot, the words ‘when ready’ shall be used; in these circumstances the pilot will report ‘leaving’ his present level."
So the answer is yes, you "will" report leaving.
