VFR Weather Minimums Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the VFR Weather Triangle?

In Class A airspace, VFR is allowed.

False

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class B airspace (Below 10,000' MSL)?

5 SM visibility with 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 SM horizontal

No minimums

1 SM visibility and clear of clouds

3 SM visibility and clear of clouds (correct)

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class E airspace above 10,000 ft?

5 SM visibility with 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 SM horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class C, D, E airspace below 10,000' MSL?

3 SM visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class G airspace at night (Above 1,200 AGL; Below 10,000)?

3 SM visibility with 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class G airspace during the day (Above 1,200 AGL; Below 10,000)?

1 SM visibility with 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Class G airspace at night (Below 1,200 AGL)?

3 SM visibility with 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility requirements for Class G airspace during the day (Below 1,200 AGL)?

1 SM visibility and clear of clouds Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

VFR Weather Triangle

A system used to determine visibility and cloud clearance requirements for Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Class A

VFR operations are prohibited in Class A airspace.

Class B (Below 10,000' MSL)

Minimum visibility required: 3 statute miles (SM).
Pilot must be clear of all clouds.

Class E - Above 10,000 ft

Minimum visibility required: 5 statute miles (SM).
Must maintain specific cloud clearance:
- 1,000 feet below clouds
- 1,000 feet above clouds
- 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds.

Class C, D, E (Below 10,000' MSL)

Minimum visibility required: 3 statute miles (SM).
Required cloud clearance:
- 500 feet below clouds
- 1,000 feet above clouds
- 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Class G Night (Above 1,200 AGL; Below 10,000)

Minimum visibility required: 3 statute miles (SM).
Required cloud clearance:
- 1,000 feet above clouds
- 500 feet below clouds
- 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Class G Day (Above 1,200 AGL; Below 10,000)

Minimum visibility required: 1 statute mile (SM).
Required cloud clearance:
- 1,000 feet above clouds
- 500 feet below clouds
- 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Class G Night (Below 1,200 AGL)

Minimum visibility required: 3 statute miles (SM).
Required cloud clearance:
- 1,000 feet above clouds
- 500 feet below clouds
- 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Class G Day (Below 1,200 AGL)

Minimum visibility required: 1 statute mile (SM).
Must be clear of clouds.

Description

Test your knowledge of VFR weather minimums with these flashcards. Each card defines key terms related to different airspace classes and their respective visibility requirements. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of VFR regulations.