Test Your Knowledge: Address These 6 Questions on VFR Flight Regulations
Pilot's Handbook: Navigating Airspace Regulations
Strap on your aviator hat and let's dive into the nitty-gritty of airspace regulations for Private Pilots. Let's get crackin'...
- In Class E Airspace, here's the lowdown on visibility...
5 SM of visibility at or above 10,000' MSL is what the Fat Controller demands, according to FAR 91.155 (Yeah, like Thomas the Tank Engine's boss, but more swanky).
- Supplemental oxygen in Class E Aircraft
Here's the sitch. If your ride has higher cab pressure than 15,000', provide your passengers with some extra air. FAR 91.211 says so.
- On a Special VFR jaunt into a Class E airport
What's the minimum visibility needed for a proper landing, you ask? Just 1 SM and keeping well away from the crumbly clouds. No clouds, no problem!
- Salt Lake City Class B Airspace
If you're at 11,000' MSL, break the sound barrier, but be careful not to shoot past that magical 767 mph, pal! FAR 91.117 doesn't impose a speed limit in Class B airspace, but you're above 10,000', so go easy on the throttle anyway.
- VFR Cruising Altitudes
Based on your magnetic course, FAR 91.159 will sort out your cruising altitude for ya!
- Magnetic variation woes
Say you're at 0 degrees magnetic variation and your true course is 180. Don't forget to go an even 1,000 feet higher! FAR 91.159 has got your altitude all figured out just for ya.
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Visibility Requirements
- Class E Airspace: For VFR flights in Class E airspace, FAR 91.155 dictates a visibility of at least 3 miles for flights below 10,000 feet MSL. At or above 10,000 feet MSL, visibility must be at least 5 miles[2].
- Special VFR Clearances: In controlled airspace like Class B, C, D, or E, with a special clearance, pilots must have at least 1 mile visibility and remain clear of clouds[1].
- Class B Airspace: While visibility requirements aren't explicitly stated for Class B airspace, pilots must adhere to general VFR visibility rules unless otherwise specified by ATC[2].
Supplemental Oxygen
- General Requirements: For pilots and passengers in any aircraft, supplemental oxygen is required when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 12,500 feet MSL (for over 30 minutes) or 14,000 feet MSL[1].
Additional Considerations
- Class B Airspace: Navigating Class B airspace requires explicit clearance from ATC and adherence to specific procedural requirements.
- Special VFR Clearances: These clearances allow for VFR flight in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) under specific conditions, typically in controlled airspace like Class B, C, D, or E when other VFR conditions are not met.
- To fly in Class E Airspace, the visibility requirement is 5 SM or more at or above 10,000 feet MSL, as stipulated by FAR 91.155.
- If a flight is in Class E aircraft with a cabin pressure altitude exceeding 15,000 feet, passengers must be provided with supplemental oxygen, according to FAR 91.211.
- To take a Special VFR flight into a Class E airport, the visibility required is 1 SM and keeping well away from clouds.
- when navigating Salt Lake City Class B Airspace, even though FAR 91.117 doesn't impose a speed limit, it is essential to avoid exceeding 767 mph.
- FAR 91.159 determines the VFR cruising altitude based on your magnetic course.
- If you are at 0 degrees magnetic variation and your true course is 180, remember to fly an even 1,000 feet higher to account for magnetic variation.
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