The boundary criteria between IMC and VMC are known as the VMC minima and are defined by: visibility, cloud ceilings (for takeoffs and landings), and cloud clearances. The exact …

Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) are the meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling equal to or better than specified minima. (ICAO …

The basic VFR weather minimums (14 CFR 91.155) are specific to types of airspace and altitudes. Understanding the rationale behind the different requirements might help you …

VFR minima are the minimum weather requirements in order to perform a VFR flight. These minima are applicable in the following altitude and airspace classes. The parameters to take …

an ATC unit will not issue a special VFR clearance to aircraft to take off or land at an aerodrome within a CTR, or enter the ATZ zone or aerodrome traffic circuit, when the reported …

The explaining the rules series takes key sections from the Visual Flight Rules Guide and presents them in an easy-to-understand visual format. Topics include minimum height rules, …

Refresh your knowledge of visual meteorological conditions (VMC) criteria by watching our new animated explainer video. Find more information in the: Plain English Guide for general …

VMC visibility and distance from cloud minima are contained in Table S5-1. Notes. ¹ When the height of the transition altitude is lower than 3050 m (10000 ft) AMSL, FL 100 shall be used in …

Note 1: The VMC minima in class A airspace are included for guidance to pilots and do not imply acceptance of VFR flights in class A airspace. Note 2: At speeds that will give adequate …

VFR Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going. …