The rationale for greater visibility and more distance from clouds when flying above 10,000 MSL is to give VFR pilots more time to see and avoid faster aircraft that are popping in and out of clouds.

A powerful tool known as the airspace triangle helps pilots easily recall the VFR weather minimums for different classes of airspace. Through this guide, you will understand the …

There are two categories of airspace or airspace areas: Regulatory (Class A, B, C, D and E airspace areas, restricted and prohibited areas); and Nonregulatory (military operations areas …

2022年10月1日 · Weather minimums are limits given to pilots relating to visibility and cloud cover. Generally, it allows pilots to fly using ‘visual flight rules’, looking out the window to assess their …

If the visibility is less than 3 statute miles but not less than 1 statute mile during night hours and you are operating in an airport traffic pattern within 1/2 mile of the runway, you may operate an …

If you're in Class E or G above 10,000ftMSL then you need a minimum of 5sm visibility and must remain 1sm horizontal, 1,000ft above, and 1,000ft below the clouds. If you are in Class G …

2008年4月5日 · Every time you cross the boundary into a new category of airspace, ask yourself, "What visibility and clearance from clouds must I need here to remain under VFR?" So what …

** Student pilot operations require at least 3 statute miles during the day and 5 statute miles visibility at night. *** Class G VFR cloud clearance at 1,200 agl and below (day): clear of …

Understanding the weather minimums for VFR and Special VFR flight can be a bit confusing depending on what airspace you are operating in. In this article I’ll try to help you understand …

If the visibility is less than 3 statute miles but not less than 1 statute mile during night hours and you are operating in an airport traffic pattern within 1/2 mile of the runway, you may operate an …