VFR On Top

Question 1

When must a pilot fly at a cardinal altitude plus 500 feet on an IFR flight plan?

Answer 1

When assigned a VFR-on-Top clearance.

+500: Assigned VFR on Top CL

Question 2

What responsibility does the pilot in command of an IFR flight assume upon entering VFR conditions?

Answer 2

To see and avoid the traffic.

Question 3

You are flying on an IFR flight plan at 5,500 feet with a VFR-on-Top clearance when you encounter icing. You know there is clear air above and you request 9,500 feet from ATC. They deny the request, but give you 7,500 feet. Are you still VFR-on-Top?

Answer 3

Yes, you are still IFR with a VFR-on-top clearance.