Paragraph 36 Compliance with air traffic control clearance and notified proceduresI1
United Kingdom
Subject to paragraph (2), the pilot-in-command of the aircraft must fly in conformity with—
the air traffic control clearance issued for the flight, as amended by any further instructions given by an air traffic control unit; and, unless he is authorised otherwise by the appropriate air traffic control unit;
the instrument departure procedures notified in relation to the aerodrome of departure; and
the holding and instrument approach procedures notified in relation to the aerodrome of destination.
The pilot-in-command of the aircraft is not required to comply with paragraph (1) if—
the flight can be conducted in uninterrupted Visual Meteorological Conditions while in controlled airspace; and
the pilot has informed the appropriate air traffic control unit of the intention to continue the flight in compliance with Visual Flight Rules and has requested that unit to cancel the flight plan.
If any deviation is made from the provisions of paragraph (2) for the purpose of avoiding immediate danger the pilot-in-command of the aircraft must inform the appropriate air traffic control unit of the deviation as soon as possible.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 4 para. 36 in force at 1.1.2014, see art. 1