CPL Navigation · Practice

When flying a VFR cross-country and approaching controlled airspace that requires a clearance, the correct action if the clearance is not received before the boundary is:

• A.Switch to 121.5 MHz and wait for ATC to make contact, maintaining heading and altitude in the meantime
• B.Immediately declare a MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz and divert to the nearest suitable aerodrome to avoid further violation
• C.Enter the airspace anyway and advise ATC as soon as radio contact is established — maintaining track takes priority
• D.Maintain visual contact with the boundary, orbit outside it, and continue attempts to raise ATC on the published frequency