Table of Contents
- 1 What is the minimum VFR flight visibility requirement in Class D airspace?
- 2 Which requirements apply to operations within Class D airspace?
- 3 What are special VFR minimums?
- 4 Can a student pilot request a special VFR clearance in Class D airspace?
- 5 What is the minimum required ceiling for VFR flight?
- 6 What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class B airspace?
What is the minimum VFR flight visibility requirement in Class D airspace?
3 statute miles
14 CFR § 91.155 – Basic VFR weather minimums.
| Airspace | Flight visibility | Distance from clouds |
|---|---|---|
| Class D | 3 statute miles | 500 feet below. |
| 1,000 feet above. | ||
| 2,000 feet horizontal. | ||
| Class E: |
Which requirements apply to operations within Class D airspace?
Class D Weather Minimums
- 3 SM visibility.
- 1000′ above clouds.
- 500′ below clouds.
- 2000′ horizontal from clouds.
What are special VFR minimums?
“A Special VFR Clearance is an ATC authorization for a VFR aircraft to operate in weather that is less than the basic VFR minima. Basic VFR minima are 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility. If the reported weather is less, a pilot can request a Special VFR Clearance.
What is the minimum visibility for takeoff under basic VFR within Class C D and E?
1 statute mile
To take off or land at any airport in Class B, C, D and E airspace under special VFR, the ground visibility at the airport must be at least 1 statute mile. If ground visibility is not reported, then the flight visibility during takeoff or landing must be at least 1 statute mile.
What are the minimum visibility requirements for special VFR takeoff or landing in B C D and E airspace?
Clear an aircraft to fly through the Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area if the aircraft reports flight visibility is at least 1 statute mile.
Can a student pilot request a special VFR clearance in Class D airspace?
Student, Sport and Recreational Pilots may not request Special VFR clearances.
What is the minimum required ceiling for VFR flight?
VFR means a ceiling greater than 3,000 feet AGL and visibility greater than five miles.
What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class B airspace?
What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace? A. Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and a VOR or TACAN receiver.
What are the requirements for special VFR?
If the reported weather is less, a pilot can request a Special VFR Clearance. Several conditions must be met; the visibility must be at least one statue mile, the pilot must remain clear of clouds and at night, the pilot must be instrument rated in an IFR capable aircraft.
What is VFR minimum?
Basic VFR Weather Minimums cloud ceiling at least 1,000 feet AGL; and. ground visibility at least 3 statute miles (usually measured by ATC but, if not available, flight visibility at least 3 statute miles as estimated by the pilot).