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Visual flight rules

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010043

A set of regulations governing aircraft operation under conditions of sufficient visibility and cloud clearance, allowing pilots to navigate primarily by visual reference. These rules specify minimum meteorological conditions, such as minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds. Pilots must adhere to these rules when flying without relying solely on instruments.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010043
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationVFR
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010043",
  "term": "Visual flight rules",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A set of regulations governing aircraft operation under conditions of sufficient visibility and cloud clearance, allowing pilots to navigate primarily by visual reference. These rules specify minimum meteorological conditions, such as minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds. Pilots must adhere to these rules when flying without relying solely on instruments.",
  "abbreviation": "VFR",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/visual-flight-rules/"
}

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