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A pilot on a VFR flight is being vectored by ATC towards an extensive unbroken layer of cloud. The responsibility for remaining VFR rests with

  1. Athe radar operator.
  2. BATC since the flight is designated VFR.
  3. CATC since the cloud is visible on radar.
  4. Dthe pilot.Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Per the radar-navigation-assistance rules (TC AIM-RAC), responsibility for remaining VFR rests with the pilot even while being vectored. ATC vectors do not transfer the duty to stay clear of cloud.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – Radar Navigation Assistance To VFR Flights

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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