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Airspace and VFR weather minimaQuestion 251 of 351

On a VFR over-the-top flight, what is the minimum vertical distance from cloud?

  1. 500 feet
  2. 2,000 feet
  3. 1,000 feet
  4. 5,000 feet
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Correct answer: 1,000 feet

VFR OTT needs at least 1,000 feet vertical distance from cloud.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.116(a) VFR Over-the-Top

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026