Contact weather
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004630
Atmospheric conditions that permit flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), where pilots can navigate by maintaining visual reference to the ground and other aircraft. This implies sufficient visibility and cloud clearances to safely operate without relying solely on instruments. It is often referred to as VFR weather.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004630 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | VFR weather |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Contact weather",
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"definition": "Atmospheric conditions that permit flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), where pilots can navigate by maintaining visual reference to the ground and other aircraft. This implies sufficient visibility and cloud clearances to safely operate without relying solely on instruments. It is often referred to as VFR weather.",
"see_also": [
"VFR weather"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/contact-weather/"
}
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