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Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 VFR Flight Rules Questions?

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  1. 1) In Class E airspace, 5 SM of visibility is required when you are:

    FAR 91.155 requires 5SM of visibility at and above 10,000' MSL.

    FAR 91.155 requires 5SM of visibility at and above 10,000' MSL.

  2. 2) Above what cabin pressure altitude do you need to provide your passengers supplemental oxygen?

    FAR 91.211 requires you to provide passengers supplemental oxygen at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000'.

    FAR 91.211 requires you to provide passengers supplemental oxygen at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000'.

  3. 3) You're a non-instrument rated private pilot, and you pick up a Special VFR clearance into a Class E airport. What's the minimum visibility you need to land?

    You'll need 1SM visibility, and to remain clear of clouds on your SVFR clearance.

    You'll need 1SM visibility, and to remain clear of clouds on your SVFR clearance.

  4. 4) You're in the Salt Lake City Class B airspace at 11,000' MSL. What's the fastest you can legally fly?

    FAR 91.117 doesn't set a speed limit when you're in Class B airspace. Since you're above 10,000' MSL, there's no speed restriction. Except, of course, not exceeding the speed of sound.

    FAR 91.117 doesn't set a speed limit when you're in Class B airspace. Since you're above 10,000' MSL, there's no speed restriction. Except, of course, not exceeding the speed of sound.

  5. 5) VFR cruising altitudes are based on:

    91.159 specifies altitudes by magnetic course.

    91.159 specifies altitudes by magnetic course.

  6. 6) If your true course is 180 degrees and you're at 0 degrees of magnetic variation, what altitude should you fly?

    FAR 91.159 specifies an even altitude +500' on magnetic headings of 180 - 359 degrees.

    FAR 91.159 specifies an even altitude +500' on magnetic headings of 180 - 359 degrees.

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Colin Cutler

Colin Cutler

Colin is a Boldmethod co-founder and lifelong pilot. He's been a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota, an airline pilot on the CRJ-200, and has directed the development of numerous commercial and military training systems. You can reach him at colin@boldmethod.com.

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