Flight Rules

Question 1

What conditions must be met in order to fly VFR in terms of cloud cover and ground reference

Answer 1

-The pilot must maintain sight of the ground
-the a/c cannot be above cloud covering more than 3/8 of the ground within 5nm of the a/c

Question 2

What are the VFR minima when inside:
1-A CTR/ATZ
2-At/Below 1000’ AGL / 3000’ AMSL - Class C
3-At/Below 1000’ AGL / 3000’ AMSL - Uncontrolled
4-Above 1000’ AGL / 3000’ AMSL - All Airspaces
5-FL100 - FL195 - All Airspaces

Answer 2

1-Ceiling 1500ft, vis 5km, vert/hor dist 500ft/600m
2-Vis 5km, vert/hor dist 1000ft/1500m
3-Vis 5km, clear of cloud
4-Vis 5km, vert/hor dist 1000ft/1500m
5-Vis 8km, vert/hor dis 1000ft/1500m

Question 3

What conditions must be met for a pilot to fly in SVFR

Answer 3

-Must be in controlled airspace(permission by ATC)
-during the day
-ceiling at least 600’
-ground vis > 1500m
-a/c stays clear of cloud
-a/c is in contact with radio tower