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A sport pilot plans to operate in Class G airspace at an airport pattern altitude of 700 feet AGL during the day, more than 1,200 feet below the surrounding terrain is not a factor. What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearance requirements for this operation?

  1. A3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds
  2. B3 statute miles visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds
  3. C1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds
  4. D1 statute mile visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds
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Correct answer: C. 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds

In Class G airspace at or below 1,200 feet AGL during the day, 14 CFR 91.155 requires only 1 statute mile visibility and remaining clear of clouds. The stricter 3 SM/152 cloud clearance rules apply above 1,200 feet AGL or at night.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. 3 SM visibility applies to higher altitude or Class E, not this scenario.
  • B. This is the requirement above 1,200 ft AGL but below 10,000 ft MSL.
  • D. Mixes the wrong visibility with the wrong cloud clearance standard.

Class G VFR Minimums (Day, ≤1,200 ft AGL)

Basic VFR weather minimums for uncontrolled airspace at or below 1,200 feet AGL during daylight hours require 1 statute mile visibility and remaining clear of clouds.

  • Applies only at or below 1,200 ft AGL during the day
  • Requires 1 SM visibility, clear of clouds
  • Above 1,200 ft AGL, standard 3SM/152 minimums apply

Memory trick: 'Low and slow, one and clear to go' for Class G near the surface.

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