If you suggest that an IFR aircraft take a delay on the ground, but the pilot insists on taking off VFR, what should be relayed to the approach control facility?

• A. Delay instructions
• B. Route of flight
• C. Pilot's intentions
• D. Weather briefing

Answer: (C)

Passing along the pilot’s intentions to the next controller is essential when a plan changes. If you suggested a ground delay for an IFR flight but the pilot wants to depart VFR, you should tell approach control that the pilot intends to depart VFR. This lets the receiving controller plan accordingly, coordinate traffic, and determine the proper separation and clearances for a VFR departure. Relaying delay instructions isn’t appropriate since that action isn’t what will happen, weather briefing isn’t what the next controller needs to proceed, and while the route can be part of the pilot’s plan, the key point is communicating the pilot’s stated intention to depart VFR so they can manage the handoff correctly.