VFR flight planning.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (1) Determine the minimum safe cruise altitude by evaluating the terrain and obstacles along the planned route of flight; (2) Identify and document the highest obstacle along the planned route of flight; and (3) Using the minimum safe cruise altitudes in paragraphs (b)(1)-(2) of this section, determine the minimum required ceiling and visibility to conduct the planned flight by applying the weather minimums appropriate to the class of airspace for the planned flight. (b) (1) 300 feet for day operations. (2) 500 feet for night operations. (c) (d)

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 135.615