PSTAR Online Course

Part 6: Pilot Responsibilities

6.14 A student pilot on a VFR flight has been given a radar vector by ATC. Ahead, at a lower altitude, is a solid overcast cloud condition. The pilot should

(1) climb above the cloud and fly "VFR over the top".
(2) alter heading as necessary to remain VFR and advise ATC.
(3) maintain heading and altitude as it is an ATC clearance.
(4) maintain heading and altitude because ATC knows of the cloud and will issue further instructions.