Instrument Rating Checkride Practice Test

What is the weather criteria for VFR flying?

1. A Visibility of at least 5 miles and ceilings greater than 3000 ft

2. B Ceilings less than 500 ft and visibility less than 1 mile

3. C Ceilings between 1000-3000 ft and visibility 3-5 miles

4. D Visibility must be 10 miles or more

The correct answer is: A Visibility of at least 5 miles and ceilings greater than 3000 ft

The correct criteria for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flying stipulates that visibility must be at least 5 miles and cloud ceilings must be greater than 3000 feet. This ensures that pilots have adequate visibility to navigate and make informed decisions, while also maintaining a safe distance from obstacles and terrain. Under VFR, pilots are responsible for their own navigation and must be able to see and avoid other aircraft as well as any potential hazards in their flight path. Having a visibility of at least 5 miles provides sufficient distance to recognize and respond to other aircraft and geographical features, while ceilings above 3000 feet help to ensure that pilots remain clear of significant cloud cover, which could hinder visibility and situational awareness. The other options describe conditions that do not meet the minimum requirements for VFR. For instance, visibility less than 1 mile and ceilings below 500 feet represent scenarios typically associated with IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) conditions, which require pilots to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. Similarly, ceilings between 1000-3000 feet with visibility of 3-5 miles, while somewhat acceptable under certain circumstances, do not fully meet the VFR criteria due to the lower cloud ceiling. Lastly, while visibility of 10