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What is the flight visibility requirement for Class B?
What is the flight visibility requirement for Class C?
What is the flight visibility requirement for Class D?
What is the flight visibility requirement for Class E below 10,000ft MSL?
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What is the flight visibility requirement for Class E at or above 10,000ft MSL?
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What is the daytime flight visibility requirement for Class G at or below 1,200ft above the surface?
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What is the nighttime flight visibility requirement for Class G at or below 1,200ft above the surface?
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What is the daytime flight visibility requirement for Class G between 1,200ft and 10,000ft MSL?
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What is the nighttime flight visibility requirement for Class G between 1,200ft and 10,000ft MSL?
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What is the flight visibility requirement for Class G at or above 10,000ft MSL?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class B?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class C?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class D?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class E below 10,000ft MSL?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class G during the day at or below 1,200ft above the surface?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class G during the night at or below 1,200ft above the surface?
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What is the distance from clouds requirement for Class G during the day between 1,200ft and 10,000ft MSL?
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Study Notes
VFR Weather Minimums Summary
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Class B Flight Visibility
- Required visibility is 3 statute miles.
- Pilots must remain clear of clouds.
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Class C Flight Visibility
- Minimum visibility is 3 statute miles.
- Distance from clouds: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
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Class D Flight Visibility
- Visibility must also be 3 statute miles.
- Same cloud distance requirements as Class C: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
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Class E Flight Visibility (less than 10,000ft MSL)
- Requires 3 statute miles of visibility.
- Distance from clouds: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
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Class E Flight Visibility (at or above 10,000ft MSL)
- Visibility must be greater, with a minimum of 5 statute miles.
- Cloud distance: 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 statute mile horizontal.
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Class G Flight Visibility (1,200ft or less above the surface - Day)
- Required visibility is 1 statute mile.
- Pilots must remain clear of clouds.
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Class G Flight Visibility (1,200ft or less above the surface - Night)
- Minimum visibility is increased to 3 statute miles.
- Cloud distance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
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Class G Flight Visibility (more than 1,200ft but less than 10,000ft MSL - Day)
- Visibility requirement is 1 statute mile.
- Cloud distance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
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Class G Flight Visibility (more than 1,200ft but less than 10,000ft MSL - Night)
- Night visibility is 3 statute miles.
- Cloud distance remains 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
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Class G Flight Visibility (more than 1,200ft and at or above 10,000ft MSL)
- Minimum visibility is set at 5 statute miles.
- Cloud distance is 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 statute mile horizontal.
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This quiz covers the visibility requirements for different classes of airspace under VFR regulations. It includes details on Class B, C, D, E, and G visibility conditions, as well as cloud distance requirements. Perfect for pilots preparing for flight maneuvers.
