Visual flight rules
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-001099
Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. The term “VFR” is also used in the United States to indicate weather conditions that are equal to or greater than minimum VFR requirements. In addition, it is used by pilots and controllers to indicate type of flight plan.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-001099 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | VFR |
| References | 14 CFR part 91; AIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Instrument flight rules (IFR); Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC); Visual meteorological conditions |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Visual flight rules",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. The term “VFR” is also used in the United States to indicate weather conditions that are equal to or greater than minimum VFR requirements. In addition, it is used by pilots and controllers to indicate type of flight plan.",
"abbreviation": "VFR",
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"Instrument flight rules (IFR)",
"Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)",
"Visual meteorological conditions"
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"14 CFR part 91",
"AIM",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/visual-flight-rules/"
}
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