Rules Of The Air - Vfr

Question 1

Vmc minima below 3000?

Answer 1

5km vis’
1500m horizontally+ 1000feet vertically clear of cloud (except in class f+g)

Question 2

Vmc minima between 3000 and fl100?

Answer 2

Same as below 3000 but also incorporates class F + g airspace

Question 3

Vfr cruising levels above 3000 feet?

Answer 3

Nw/sw (180° to 359°) even 0500s (eg 2500,4500 etc)
Ne/sw ( 000° to 179°) odd 0500s (eg 3500,5500etc)

Question 4

VfR prohibitions

Answer 4

No transonic or supersonic flight
Generally no flight above fl195
No flight above fl285 when Rvsm in use above fl290 (such as in Eu upper airspace)

Question 5

Svfr rules

Answer 5

Slower than 140kts
1500m+ visibility
Remain rear of cloud
Ceiling must be 600ft+

Question 6

Night Vmc minima?

Answer 6

Ceiling of 1500ft