Pilot's discretion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000724",
  "term": "Pilot's discretion",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "When used in conjunction with altitude assignments, means that ATC has offered the pilot the option of starting climb or descent whenever he/she wishes and conducting the climb or descent at any rate he/she wishes. He/she may temporarily level off at any intermediate altitude. However, once he/she has vacated an altitude, he/she may not return to that altitude.",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/pilot-s-discretion/"
}