Basic VFR Minimums Flashcards

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How do you define VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR?

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VFR: > 5 sm visibility and ceilings > 3,000’

MVFR: 3 - 5 sm and 1,000’ – 3,000’

IFR: 1 - 3 sm and 500’ – 1,000’

LIFR: < 1 sm and < 500’

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Class B VFR minimums

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3 sm visibility

Clear of clouds

1,000’ ceiling required in surface area

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Class C VFR minimums

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3 512

  • 3 sm
  • 500’ below
  • 1,000’ above
  • 2,000’ horizontal

1,000’ ceiling required in surface area

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Class D VFR minimums

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3 512

  • 3 sm
  • 500’ below
  • 1,000’ above
  • 2,000’ horizontal

1,000’ ceiling required in surface area

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Class E VFR minimums

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At or above 10,000’ MSL: 5-111

  • 5 sm
  • 1,000’ below
  • 1,000’ above
  • 1 sm horizontal

Below 10,000’ MSL: 3-512

  • 3 sm
  • 500’ below
  • 1,000’ above
  • 2,000’ horizontal

1,000’ ceiling required in surface area

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Class G VFR minimums

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1,200 feet or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude)

Day - 1/2 sm and clear of clouds

Night - 1 sm and clear of clouds

More than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet MSL

Day - 1 512

Night - 3 512

More than 1,200 feet above the surface and at or above 10,000 feet MSL

5 111

(b) Class G Airspace. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, the following operations may be conducted in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet above the surface:
(1) A helicopter may be operated clear of clouds in an airport traffic pattern within 1⁄2 mile of the runway or helipad of intended landing if the flight visibility is not less than 1⁄2 statute mile.

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What are the requirements for special VFR?

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§91.157 SVFR may only be conducted with an ATC clearance and clear of clouds.

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