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What action should a pilot take if assigned a 'maintain VFR' clearance while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions?
A pilot on an IFR flight plan in IMC cannot accept a 'maintain VFR' clearance. The pilot must question the clearance and advise ATC of the current IFR and IMC s
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Question: What action should a pilot take if assigned a 'maintain VFR' clearance while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions?
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- Immediately climb or descend to clear VMC conditions. ✅ Question the clearance and inform ATC that the flight is IFR and in IMC.
- Accept the clearance and proceed according to VFR rules.
- Return to the departure airport.
Correct answer: Question the clearance and inform ATC that the flight is IFR and in IMC.
Explanation: A pilot on an IFR flight plan in IMC cannot accept a 'maintain VFR' clearance. The pilot must question the clearance and advise ATC of the current IFR and IMC status, as it's a contradictory and unsafe instruction.
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