Visual Flight Rules (602)

Question 1

what is the weather minima for VFR in control zone? (602.114)

Answer 1

• 3 SM
• 500’ vertically from cloud
• 1 mile horizontally from cloud
• 500’ AGL control zone

Question 2

what is the weather minima for VFR in controlled airspace? (602.114)

Answer 2

• 3 SM
• 500’ vertically from cloud
• 1 mile horizontally from cloud

Question 3

what is the weather minima for VFR in uncontrolled airspace above 1000’ in day and night? (602.115)

Answer 3

day-1 SM
night-3 SM
-500’ vertically
-2000’ horizontally

Question 4

what is the weather minima for VFR in uncontrolled airspace below 1000’ in day and night? (602.115)

Answer 4

day-2 SM
night-3 SM
-clear of cloud

Question 5

what are the VFR OTT requirements? (602.116)

Answer 5

• 1000’ vertically from cloud
• 5000’ vertically between two layers
• 5 SM

Question 6

what must the weather be at the destination when flying VFR OTT? (602.116)

Answer 6

• no BKN or OVC lower than 3000’ above the planned altitude
• greater than 5 SM
• no TS or precip

Question 7

what must the TAF or GFA forecast period be at the destination if flying VFR OTT? (602.116)

Answer 7

TAF-1 hour before to 2 hours after ETA

GFA-1 hour before to 3 hours after the ETA

Question 8

what are the SVFR requirements? (602.117)

Answer 8

• 1 SM
• clear of cloud
• requested and authorized from ATC
• radio
• can only land at night not take off