Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 250; Flight Crew Total 2200; Flight Crew Type 300
Human-Machine Interface
Conflict NMAC
Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Aircraft; Human Factors
My student was holding over the Electric city VOR; under the hood VFR at 4;500 MSL while I was watching for traffic. I observed a bonanza coming out from directly under us appearing to be climbing directly into our flight path. I took control and turned us away from the aircraft. After ensuring separation with the aircraft I contacted Greer to see if they were controlling the Bonanza. The controller responded that he was and the Bonanza was not above 4;000 MSL. I told the controller that I observed him above that altitude and he replied with 'transponder indicates 4;000; frequency change approved' He did not seem even a little concerned with my stating that it was a close call.
While in a practice holding pattern at 4;500 feet; a C172 Instructor experiences a NMAC with a Bonanza. ATC indicated the Bonanza was IFR at 4;000 feet and never left that altitude.