Visual Flight Rules
/ˈvɪʒuəl flaɪt ˈruːlz/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going.
Pilots flying under Visual Flight Rules must maintain visual reference to the ground and avoid clouds.
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- visual flight rules
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Commentary
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) govern the operation of aircraft in weather conditions allowing visual navigation, distinct from Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), which require reliance on instruments.
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