Visual Flight Rules

Question 1

When operating in accordance with VFR, the flight must be conducted with…

Answer 1

…visual reference to the ground or water at all times.

Question 2

What is the VFR wx minima in a control zone and controlled airspace

Answer 2

3 miles visibility day or night

500 feet above ground
500 feet below clouds

1 mile horizontally from cloud

Question 3

Where can you request and use Special VFR?

Answer 3

In a control zone only, if approved by ATC (you cannot request it in any controlled airspace like a victor airway or something else. Control Zones only)

Question 4

What are the requirements to be able to ask for Special VFR?

Answer 4

1) Radio
2) Visibility is not less than 1 mile
3) Visual contact with the ground at all times
4) Remain clear of cloud at all times
5) You get authoriztion from ATC

Question 5

Depending on the class of the control zone you are entering, what must you get from ATC in order to enter the control zone under SVFR?

Answer 5

Either a clearance or permission

Question 6

What is a pilot who is requesting SVFR essensially telling controllers?

Answer 6

The the conditions are so poor that keeping visual separation from other aircraft wont be possible

Question 7

What are the VFR wx minima for uncontrolled airspace at or above 1000 feet AGL?

Answer 7

1 mile vis by day
3 mile vis by night

2000 feet horizontally from cloud
500 feet vertically from cloud

Question 8

What are the VFR wx minima for uncontrolled airspace below 1000 feet AGL?

Answer 8

2 mile vis day
3 mile vis night

Clear of cloud

Question 9

To fly VFR OTT, what rating/licenses do you need?

Answer 9

A VFR OTT rating or an IFR rating or a CPL

Question 10

What are minima in order to go VFR OTT?

Answer 10

-Visibility 5 miles

-1000ft vertically from cloud
-If flying btween cloud layers then 5000ft vertical distance from cloud layers
-Authorized during the day only

Question 11

What are the destination forcast weather rules for VFR OTT?

Answer 11

1) Sky condition cannot be BKN or OVC lower than 3000ft above crusing altitude
2) Must have a ground vis of 5 miles or greated
3) No precipitation, fog, thunderstorms, or blowing snow

Question 12

If you are using a TAF for OTT planning, how long must the destination weather be good for?

Answer 12

1 hour before until 2 hours after your planned ETA

Question 13

If the TAF is not availible and so you are using the GFA for OTT planning, how long must the destination weather be good for?

Answer 13

1 hour before until 3 hours after your planned ETA