36.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall fly in conformity with—
(a)the air traffic control clearance issued for the flight, as amended by any further instructions given by an air traffic control unit; and, unless he is otherwise authorised by the appropriate air traffic control unit,
(b)the instrument departure procedures notified in relation to the aerodrome of departure; and
(c)the holding and instrument approach procedures notified in relation to the aerodrome of destination.
(2) The pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall not be required to comply with paragraph (1) if—
(a)he is able to fly in uninterrupted Visual Meteorological Conditions for so long as he remains in controlled airspace; and
(b)he has informed the appropriate air traffic control unit of his intention to continue the flight in compliance with Visual Flight Rules and has requested that unit to cancel his flight plan.
(3) If any deviation is made from the provisions of paragraph (2) for the purpose of avoiding immediate danger the pilot-in-command of the aircraft shall inform the appropriate air traffic control unit of the deviation as soon as possible.