Question

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200' AGL, but less than 10,000' MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is:______

Answer 1

In the United States, the minimum flight visibility required for VFR night flight in uncontrolled airspace above 1,200' AGL and below 10,000' MSL is typically 3 statute miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The minimum flight visibility for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flight at night during operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200' AGL (Above Ground Level), but less than 10,000' MSL (Mean Sea Level), varies depending on the jurisdiction, but in the United States, according to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), it is typically 3 statute miles. Pilots must also remain clear of clouds, which means they must maintain a certain spatial separation from cloud cover: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. Knowing these regulations is crucial for ensuring safety in aviation and for the management of air traffic, paralleling how separation standards ensure orderly movement in both aviation and quantum mechanics.