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MusketeerMan · October 15th, 2006, 20:02

Well...I don't think it's that you're "unable" to descend, you're choosing not to. You can always ask for a different altitude, and you may get it...but when you're IFR and they ask you to descend, it's usually for a reason. I'm not sure if it would be a legitimate reason for you to ask for a higher altitude in case of engine failure. Just my opinion..

October 15th, 2006, 20:02	#2
MusketeerMan Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 2,247	Re: descend at pilot's discretion? Well...I don't think it's that you're "unable" to descend, you're choosing not to. You can always ask for a different altitude, and you may get it...but when you're IFR and they ask you to descend, it's usually for a reason. I'm not sure if it would be a legitimate reason for you to ask for a higher altitude in case of engine failure. Just my opinion.. __________________ JBDaP --------------- From The Computer of A Current F/O and A Future Captain Elect.