VFR-on-Top

Question 1

1662
VFR-On-Top operations are not permitted?

Answer 1

In Class A airspace.

Question 2

1695
Which rules apply to the pilot in command when operating on a VFR-On-Top clearance?

Answer 2

VFR and IFR.

Question 3

1696
When can a VFR-On-Top clearance be assigned by ATC?

Answer 3

Only upon request of the pilot when conditions are indicated to be suitable.

Question 4

1698
When on a VFR-On-Top clearance, the cruising altitude is based on

Answer 4

magnetic course.

Cruise MC

Question 5

1699
In which airspace is VFR-On-Top operation prohibited?

Answer 5

Class A airspace.

Question 6

1700
What cruising altitude is appropriate for VFR on Top on a westbound flight below 18,000 feet?

Answer 6

Even thousand-foot levels plus 500 feet, but not below MEA.

Question 7

1701
What reports are required of a flight operating on an IFR clearance specifying VFR on Top in a nonradar environment?

Answer 7

The same reports that are required for any IFR flight.

Question 8

1702
What minimums must be considered in selecting an altitude when operating with a VFR-On-Top clearance?

Answer 8

Minimum IFR altitude, minimum distance from clouds, and visibility appropriate to altitude selected.

Minimum ALT & Distance
Min. AND

Question 9

1707
When operating under IFR with a VFR-On-Top clearance, what altitude should be maintained?

Answer 9

A VFR cruising altitude appropriate to the magnetic course being flown and as restricted by ATC.

VFR on Top ALT: VFR Cruising altitude (by MC & ATC)

Question 10

1809
What altitude may a pilot on an IFR flight plan select upon receiving on VFR-On-Top clearance?

Answer 10

Any appropriate VFR altitude at or above the MEA in VFR weather conditions.

Any VFR (@/ABV MEA)

Question 11

1812
Under which of the following circumstances will ATC issue a VFR restriction to an IFR flight?

Answer 11

When the pilot request it.

Question 12

3363
A pilot request VFR-on-top in Class A airspace. ATC will

Answer 12

Not issue a VFR-on-Top clearance in Class A airspace.