In Class E airspace during VFR, what inflight visibility is required when flying more than 1,200 AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL?

In Class E airspace during VFR, what inflight visibility is required when flying more than 1,200 AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL?

• A. 3 SM
• B. 5 SM
• C. 1 SM
• D. 7 SM

Answer: (B)

In Class E airspace, VFR minimums increase with altitude. When you’re flying at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the inflight visibility requirement is five statute miles. This higher visibility helps with seeing and avoiding other aircraft at those altitudes, where traffic and higher speeds can be factors. You’ll also have to stay clear of clouds by at least 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 mile horizontally. For comparison, the minimum above 1,200 AGL up to 10,000 MSL is 3 miles, so the five-mile requirement is the rule specific to the higher altitude band.

In Class E airspace, VFR minimums increase with altitude. When you’re flying at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the inflight visibility requirement is five statute miles. This higher visibility helps with seeing and avoiding other aircraft at those altitudes, where traffic and higher speeds can be factors. You’ll also have to stay clear of clouds by at least 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 mile horizontally. For comparison, the minimum above 1,200 AGL up to 10,000 MSL is 3 miles, so the five-mile requirement is the rule specific to the higher altitude band.