The VFR pilot would comply with VFR fuel reserve planning (14 CFR 91.151). The IFR pilot, having departed in VFR conditions, would similarly be bound by 91.151 but would be prudent to plan fuel in accordance with 91.167 instead—in case they encounter unforecast IFR conditions along their route. The VFR pilot would cruise at a cardinal
In Class G airspace only upon pilot request and as an additional service. At or above the MVA or the minimum IFR altitude except as authorized for radar approaches, radar departures, special VFR, VFR operations, or by paragraph 5-6-3 , Vectors Below Minimum Altitude.
For example, VFR flights are generally not allowed in Class A airspace, so VFR visibility requirements do not exist for that class of airspace. On the other hand, Class G airspace has four different sets of altitude-dependent minimums. For Class B, C, D, and E airspace below an altitude of 10,000’ MSL, the basic VFR weather minimums are:
Note that there may be situations where a pilot can legally depart VFR in surface weather reported to be IFR eg a pilot departs VFR at an airport in class G surface airspace in daylight with a surface visibility of 2 sm. This is legal, as it still meets the VFR weather minimums for that airspace but is considered IFR surface weather.
D, or E. It is therefore designated uncontrolled airspace. Class G airspace extends from the surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace. Although ATC has no authority or responsibility to control air traffic, pilots should remember there are visual flight rules (VFR) minimums that apply to Class G airspace. Special Use Airspace
While in areas designated as Class D airspace, pilots must: Adhere to Class D weather minimums. Have a functional two-way radio onboard. Establish two-way ATC radio communication prior to entering the airspace. Maintain two-way communication with ATC while in the airspace. Follow speed restrictions.
CLASS E. Above FL245 outside radar coverage. Regional and some metropolitan CTR and associated. Within continental Australia outside radar coverage above FL180 where Class A base is FL245. Within radar coverage in specifc locations or corridors under Class C or Class A airspace. Generally base 8500 ft AMS. Surrounding or overlying some CTR.
CLASS C AIRSPACE Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM) CLASS D AIRSPACE CLASS E AIRSPACE The limits of Class E airspace shall be shown by narrow vignettes or by the dashed magenta symbol. Individual units of designated airspace are not nec-essarily shown; instead, the aggre-gate lateral and verti-cal limits
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