What is a VFR day?

What is a VFR day? In June 2023, National Day Calendar formed a working relationship with David Knott, Founder of the VFR (Veterans and First Responders) Foundation to celebrate National VFR Day. Each year on the first Saturday in August, we celebrate by showing support for mental health services for our veteran and first responders.

Why do VFR pilots get lost?

However, pilots especially those flying under Visual Flight Rules get lost sometimes. Reasons include flying to a new area, poor flight planning, improper instrument checks, flying into instrument meteorological conditions and others.

How do you tell if it is VFR?

How do VFR pilots navigate?

One of the most common ways to navigate under VFR is by selecting, during the pre-flight briefing, ground features which are marked on the VFR navigation maps and then looking for them on the ground during the flight.

Can I fly VFR?

To fly VFR, pilots must maintain VMC, or visual meteorological conditions. Visual flight rules flying is only allowed when the weather is good enough for pilots to clearly see where they are going. All of these rules and regulations are taught to every new private pilot.

Can you fly VFR at night?

Prudent pilots typically set higher weather minimums for night VFR flights. FAR 91.157—In order to get a Special VFR clearance at night, you must have an instrument rating, an instrument-equipped airplane, 1 mile visibility, be able to remain clear of clouds, and a Special VFR clearance from air traffic control.

What does VFR stand for?

VFR stands for visual flight rules, and the term refers to a set of rules created by the FAA for flight in VMC, or visual meteorological conditions.

When can you not fly VFR?

No person may operate an aircraft under basic VFR when the flight visibility is less, or at a distance from clouds that is less, than that prescribed for the corresponding altitude and class of airspace.

Why is VFR special?

“A Special VFR Clearance is an ATC authorization for a VFR aircraft to operate in weather that is less than the basic VFR minima. Basic VFR minima are 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility. If the reported weather is less, a pilot can request a Special VFR Clearance.

Is IFR safer than VFR?

IFR flying provides certain protections which are not readily available to those flying under VFR. Even if you never fly into a cloud, having an IFR-equipped airplane and pilot will make for a safer and confident journey. Flying through and above the clouds provides for safer travels.