Regulations

VFR-On-Top

Definition

An IFR clearance allowing a pilot to fly in VFR conditions above clouds while maintaining IFR separation. The pilot must maintain VFR cloud clearance and visibility while ATC provides IFR separation services.

Related Terms

Instrument Flight Rules(IFR)

Flight rules requiring navigation solely by reference to flight instruments. IFR...

Visual Flight Rules(VFR)

Flight rules allowing pilots to navigate by visual reference to the ground and o...

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