At a class G to the surface airport, the conditions for VFR are 1 SM and clear of clouds, which makes 500-1 a beautiful VFR day in the pattern. Pattern altitude is a recommendation and not a regulation and the FAA General Counsel has determined that flying in the pattern is considered to meet the requirement in 91.119 that "except when
(a) Except as provided in appendix D, section 3, of this part, special VFR operations may be conducted under the weather minimums and requirements of this section, instead of those contained in ยง 91.155, below 10,000 feet MSL within the airspace contained by the upward extension of the lateral boundaries of the controlled airspace designated
(2) If the aircraft radio fails in flight under VFR, the pilot in command may operate that aircraft and land ifโ (i) Weather conditions are at or above basic VFR weather minimums; (ii) Visual contact with the tower is maintained; and (iii) A clearance to land is received. (e) Minimum altitudes when operating to an airport in Class D airspace.
These procedures require the pilot, at or prior to the MAP, to determine if the published minimum visibility, or the weather minimums required by the operating rule (e.g., Part 91, Part 135, etc.), or operations specifications (whichever is higher) is available to safely transition from IFR to VFR flight. If not, the pilot must execute a missed
D, or E. It is therefore designated uncontrolled airspace. Class G airspace extends from the surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace. Although ATC has no authority or responsibility to control air traffic, pilots should remember there are visual flight rules (VFR) minimums that apply to Class G airspace. Special Use Airspace
Any private pilot flying below 10,000 feet can request a special VFR clearance from ATC and, if the clearance is granted, need only stay out of the clouds โ no minimum distance is required. The
14 CFR Section 107.31, Visual Line of Sight Aircraft Operation. Operations in Class G airspace. Part 107 remote pilots may fly in Class G airspace up to 400 feet AGL, and within 400 feet of a structure without prior coordination with ATC. Other limitations for Part 107 operators are described in 14 CFR Part 107.51, Operating Limitations for sUAS.
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