What would you do if you do not receive clearance to enter or cross CAS?

What would you do if you do not receive clearance to enter or cross CAS?

• A. Hold outside the airspace until clearance is given
• B. Continue along the route on your own discretion
• C. Descend to the CAS floor
• D. Turn back toward departure

Answer: (A)

Not receiving clearance to enter or cross controlled airspace means you are not authorized to be inside that airspace. The proper action is to hold outside the CAS boundary and await explicit clearance from ATC. This keeps you clear of other traffic and avoids an infringement, giving ATC the chance to issue a precise entry point, altitude, and routing when they’re ready. While holding, maintain your last assigned altitude and heading as appropriate, monitor the ATC frequency, and be ready to accept vectors or a different route when clearance is finally given. Descending into the CAS, continuing on your own discretion, or turning back do not address the lack of clearance and could lead to conflicts or violations.

Not receiving clearance to enter or cross controlled airspace means you are not authorized to be inside that airspace. The proper action is to hold outside the CAS boundary and await explicit clearance from ATC. This keeps you clear of other traffic and avoids an infringement, giving ATC the chance to issue a precise entry point, altitude, and routing when they’re ready.

While holding, maintain your last assigned altitude and heading as appropriate, monitor the ATC frequency, and be ready to accept vectors or a different route when clearance is finally given. Descending into the CAS, continuing on your own discretion, or turning back do not address the lack of clearance and could lead to conflicts or violations.