7) Visual Flight Rules

Question 1

What is the starting point for VFR?

Answer 1

Minimum visibility of 8km

Minimum distance from the cloud of 1,500m horizontally and 1000ft vertically

Question 2

What is the flight visibility when under FL100 for VFR?

Answer 2

5km

Question 3

What does VMC stand for and mean?

Answer 3

Visual meteorological conditions are the conditions in which VFR is possible

Question 4

What are the VFR when above FL100 in airspace B-G?

Answer 4

8km flight visibility
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud

Question 5

What are the VFR when below FL100 but above 1000ft above terrain or 3000ft amsl in class B-G airspace?

Answer 5

5km flight visibility
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud

Question 6

What are the VFR when at and below 3000ft amsl or 1000ft over terrain (whichever is higher) in class B-E airspace?

Answer 6

5km flight visibility
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud

Question 7

What are the VFR at and below 3000amsl or 1000ft above terrain (whichever is higher) in class F and G airspace?

Answer 7

5km flight visibility (can be changed by authorities to 1500m)
Clear of cloud
Surface in sight

Question 8

Can you fly VFR in class A airspace?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

When in VFR who is responsible for ensuring separation from other aircraft, terrain clearance, and remaining a satisfactory distance from cloud?

Answer 9

The pilot

Question 10

Do you need to notify ATC of flight details when in class C and D airspace during VFR?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

When is ‘Night’?

Answer 11

Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise

Question 12

What are the VFR at night?

Answer 12

Ceiling more than 1500ft
Ground visibility more than 5km
Sight of surface when below 3000ft amsl or 1000ft above terrain
Highest fixed obstacle within 8km should be maintained
Flight plan submitted if leaving aerodrome
Two way radio must be established