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A private pilot is planning a VFR flight in Class D airspace. What is the minimum flight visibility required?

  1. A5 statute miles
  2. B3 statute miles
  3. C1 statute mile
  4. DClear of clouds
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Correct answer: B. 3 statute miles

For VFR operations within Class D airspace, the minimum flight visibility required is 3 statute miles, along with specific cloud clearance requirements.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. 5 statute miles visibility is required for VFR flight in Class E airspace at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
  • C. 1 statute mile visibility is typically for Class G airspace during the day below 1,200 feet AGL.
  • D. Clear of clouds is a cloud clearance requirement, not a visibility requirement, and is typically associated with Class G airspace during the day below 1,200 feet AGL.

Class D VFR Visibility

The minimum flight visibility required for VFR operations within Class D airspace is 3 statute miles.

  • Applies to all altitudes within Class D.
  • Must also maintain specific cloud clearances (500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 horizontal).

Memory trick: Don't Dive Deep without 3 Miles of Sight!

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