What ATC services does a pilot receive in VFR?
Basic ATC services. Not required to communicate at all unless departing, arriving, or transiting through controlled airspace.
What factor governs weather VFR is possible?
Weather. The pilot must be able to have a visual reference to the ground and be able to “see and avoid” obstructions and aircraft.
What is the weather minimum for VFR?
Ceiling greater than 3,000 feet and visibility greater than 5 miles. Includes sky clear. (Green)
What is the weather minimum for MVFR (marginal VFR)
Ceiling 1,000-3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles. (Blue)
What is the weather minimum for instrument flight rules?
Ceiling 500 to less than 1000 feet and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 miles. (Red)
What is the weather minimum for LIFR (limited IFR)
Ceiling less than 500 feet and visibility less than 1 mile. (Pink)
In class A airspace is VFR allowed?
No, only high flying IFR aircraft are allowed
What is the minimum for VFR in class B airspace?
Minimum visibility is 3 miles and single cloud clearance requirement is to remain clear of clouds.
Class C,D or E (below 10,000 feet MSL) minimums for VFR?
Minimum visibility is 3 statute miles. The cloud clearance requirements are to remain at least 500 feet below, 1000 feet above and 2,000 feet laterally.
Class E above 10,000 feet MSL minimums?
Viability 5 or more statute miles, cloud requirements are 1000 feet below, 1000 feet above and 1 statue mile horizontally.
How are VFR cruising altitudes determined?
Heading and height above ground (AGL).
What course determines what elevation for cruising?
When flying from 0-179, aircraft will fly at odd 1,000 foot intervals plus 500 feet. When flying from 180-359, aircraft will fly at even 1000 foot intervals plus 500 feet.
