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What are the minimum conditions for VFR flights to take off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone?
When the ceiling is less than 450 m (1,500 ft)
When can VFR flights be operated above FL 290?
VFR flights can be operated above FL 290 only if there is a vertical separation minimum of 300 m (1,000 ft)
At what height should a VFR flight not be flown over congested areas of cities, towns, or settlements, or over an open-air assembly of persons?
At a height less than 300 m (1,000 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft
VFR flights in level cruising flight above 900m from the ground or water shall be conducted at a cruising level appropriate to the track as specified in the tables of cruising levels in Appendix 3.
VFR flights in level cruising flight above 900m must be conducted at a cruising level appropriate to the track as specified in the tables of cruising levels in Appendix 3.
When must VFR flights comply with the provisions of 3.6?
VFR flights must comply with the provisions of 3.6 when operated within Classes B, C, and D airspace, or when forming part of aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes.
When must a VFR flight maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch and report its position?
A VFR flight must maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch and report its position when operated within or into areas designated by the appropriate ATS authority, or when operated along routes designated by the appropriate ATS authority.
Study Notes
VFR Flight Operations
- VFR flights require minimum conditions to take off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone.
- VFR flights can be operated above FL 290 with specific permissions.
- Over congested areas of cities, towns, or settlements, or over an open-air assembly of persons, VFR flights should not be flown below 1,000 ft (300m) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600m.
- Above 900m from the ground or water, VFR flights in level cruising flight must be conducted at a cruising level appropriate to the track as specified in the tables of cruising levels in Appendix 3.
- VFR flights must comply with the provisions of 3.6 when flying above 900m from the ground or water.
- A VFR flight must maintain continuous air-ground voice communication watch and report its position when flying above 900m from the ground or water.
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