VFR restrictions are defined by which weather minimums?

• A. > 3000 ft ceiling and 5 SM vis
• B. < 500 ft ceiling or < 1 SM vis
• C. 1000 - 3000 ft ceiling or 3 - 5 SM vis
• D. 5400 ft ceiling and 6 SM vis

Answer: (C)

VFR restrictions are defined by the minimum weather conditions you must have to fly visually. The idea is that you need a certain amount of visibility and a certain clearance from clouds. The standard baseline is about 1,000 feet of ceiling and 3 miles of visibility, and you can meet VFR with higher ceilings or greater visibility as well. So the range that reflects meeting those minimums is a ceiling around 1,000 to 3,000 feet and visibility around 3 to 5 miles, which is why that option is the best fit. If the ceiling falls below 1,000 feet or visibility drops below 3 miles, you’re no longer within VFR minimums. The other choices either require conditions stricter than the basic minimums or present values well above or below the typical thresholds.