Chapter 7 - Visual Flight Rules

Question 1

What are the intentions behind establishing Visual Flight Rules?

Answer 1

To prevent Basic PPL holders from entering cloud or areas of reduced visibility

Question 2

What is considered the starting point with regard to VFR minima?

Answer 2

Visibility of 8km

Distance from cloud of 1,500 metres horizontally and 1,000 feet vertically

Question 3

What are conditions called when it is possible to fly under VFR?

Answer 3

VMC

Question 4

Under what conditions must all aircraft fly with a visibility of 8km?

Answer 4

At or above 10,000 feet

Question 5

What are the required VFR conditions for flight between 3,000 feet and 10,000 feet? To whom does this apply?

Answer 5

1,000 feet vertical distance from cloud
5km visibility
1,500m horizontally from cloud
Applies to aircraft in all airspace

Question 6

How is airspace separated at and below 3,000ft?

Answer 6

Into controlled and uncontrolled airspace (ABCDE and FG)

Question 7

What are the minima for FG airspace under 3,000ft?

Answer 7

Clear of cloud and within sight of the surface

5km visibility

Question 8

What are the minima for ABCDE airspace under 3,000ft?

Answer 8

1,000 feet vertically from cloud
5km visibility
1,500m horizontally from cloud

Question 9

How may slower flights be excepted under VMC?

Answer 9

When under 3,000ft and travelling at less than 140kts, minimum visibility may be reduced to 1,500 metres