regulations around vfr flights (copy)

define ground visibility

the visibility at an aerodrome as reported by:

• an atc

• a FSS

• a community aerodrome radio station

• AWOS

• a ground-based radio station operated by an air operator

define flight visibility

the visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight

what are the minimum visual condition requirements for VFR flights in controlled airspace

• Must have visual reference to the surface

• Flight visibility must be at least 3 miles

• Aircraft’s distance from any cloud must be at least 500 feet vertically and 1 mile horizontally

• When operated in a control zone:

  • Ground visibility must be at least 3 miles

  • Must be at least 500 feet AGL

what classifies as instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

visual conditions that require pilots to fly using IFR rather than visual checkpoints; generally refers to less than 1 mile of visibility

what are the visual requirements for special VFR flight (SVFR) within a control zone?

• flight visibility is 1 mile or greater for aircraft, ½ mile or greater for helicopters

• Aircraft is operated clear of clouds and with visual reference to the surface at all times

  • When reported, ground visibility is not less than 1 mile for fixed-wings, or ½ mile for helicopters

For aircraft other than helicopters, nighttime SVFR operations are limited to landings only.

True

Aircraft may be operated in VFR OTT flight during the day in the ______ portion of flight if operated at a vertical distance of at least ______ from any cloud

cruise, 1000 feet

Aircraft operated in VFR OTT must maintain a vertical distance of at least _________ when the aircraft is between 2 cloud layers

5000 feet

Aircraft operated in VFR OTT flight must have flight visibility at cruising altitude of at least ________

5 miles

When a VFR aircraft is flying in controlled airspace, the distance between the aircraft and any cloud must be at least ______ feet vertically and at least ______ mile(s) horizontally

500, 1

Aircraft A and B are at approximately the same altitude. Which aircraft needs to give right-of-way to the other aircraft?

Aircraft B

Aircraft C and Aircraft D are both approaching an aerodrome to land. Aircraft C is at a higher altitude. Which aircraft has the right-of-way?

Aircraft D

The pilot of a fixed-wing aircraft flying VFR has made a request to the ATC unit for a SVFR clearance within a control zone. Flight visibility is 1 mile.

Is the minimum flight visibility requirement for SVFR flight met in this situation?

Yes.

Aircraft A is overtaking Aircraft B. Which aircraft needs to yield right-of-way in this situation?

Aircraft A

An airplane is operating over a built-up area. What is the minimum required altitude it must clear over the highest obstacle?

1000 feet (aircraft)

Aircraft A and Aircraft B are both operating on the water as float planes. Aircraft A is approaching Aircraft B, almost head-on. How should the PIC of Aircraft A respond?

Alter the heading of its aircraft to the right

When they are not flying over a built-up area or an open-air assembly of people, aircraft must fly _______ feet above any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

500 feet

Pilots may not fly below the minimum distance requirements over built-up areas unless they have a provincial authorization as per the Aviation Services Act.

False

During a VFR flight, a pilot may encounter ______: visual conditions that require them to fly using _______ rather than visual checkpoints.

IMC, IFR

The minimum flight visibility required for conducting aerobatic manoeuvres is at least ______ mile(s).

3

When a formation flight is conducted in a control zone, pre-arrangement between the ______ is required.

PIC of the aircraft and the appropriate ATC unit.

If a pilot is operating an aircraft as part of a police operation, they can fly at altitudes or distances below the minimum requirements.

True

A helicopter is operating over an open-air assembly of people. What is the minimum altitude it must maintain?

1000 feet (helicopter)

What term refers to visibility taken at an aerodrome?

Ground visibility