Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › II. Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements › Task B. Airspace Operational Requirements

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Basic weather minimums.

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 3-1-2
Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 1. General › 3-1-4. Basic VFR Weather Minimums
Basic VFR Weather Minimums a. No person may operate an aircraft under basic VFR when the flight visibility is less, or at a distance from clouds that is less, than that prescribed for the corresponding altitude and class of airspace ... ceiling is less than 1,000 feet. (See 14 CFR section 91.155(c).) TBL 3-1-1 Basic VFR Weather Minimums Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable Not Applicable Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 statute miles Clear of Clouds Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 statute miles…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 15-7
Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Basic VFR Weather Minimums
each class in sufficient detail to facilitate understanding regarding weather, type of pilot certificate held, and equipment required. Basic VFR Weather Minimums No pilot may operate an aircraft under basic VFR when the flight visibility is less ... class of airspace. [Figure 15-8] Except as provided in 14 CFR part 91, section 91.157, “Special VFR Weather Minimums,” Figure 15-8. Visual flight rule weather minimums. no person may operate an aircraft beneath the ceiling under VFR within…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 15-10
Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
flight under VFR, the PIC may operate that aircraft and land if weather conditions are at or above basic VFR weather minimums, visual contact with the tower is maintained, and a clearance to land is received. Class E Unless otherwise ... fails in flight, the PIC may operate that aircraft and land if weather conditions are at or above basic VFR weather minimums, visual contact with the tower is maintained, and a clearance to land is received…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.155 Basic VFR weather minimums.
Basic VFR weather minimums. 1,000 feet above. 2,000 feet horizontal. Night | 3 statute miles | 500 feet below. 1,000 feet above. 2,000 feet horizontal. More than 1,200 feet above the surface and at or above…