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A pilot is flying VFR at 11,500 feet MSL in Class E airspace. What are the minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance requirements for this flight?
- A3 statute miles visibility; 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.
- B3 statute miles visibility; 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds.
- C5 statute miles visibility; 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds.
- D1 statute mile visibility; clear of clouds.
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Correct answer: C. 5 statute miles visibility; 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds.
For VFR flight in Class E airspace at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimums are 5 statute miles visibility and 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds. The flight is at 11,500 feet MSL, which is above 10,000 feet MSL.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. These are the requirements for Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL.
- B. This option mixes visibility with incorrect horizontal clearance for this altitude.
- D. These are the requirements for Class G airspace during the day below 1,200 feet AGL.
Class E VFR Minimums (At/Above 10,000' MSL)
For VFR flight in Class E airspace at or above 10,000 feet MSL, pilots must maintain 5 statute miles visibility, 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds.
- Applies to Class E airspace.
- Altitude is at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
- Minimums: 5 SM visibility, 1000' below, 1000' above, 1 SM horizontal.
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