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Airspace and VFR weather minimaQuestion 267 of 351

You fly an IFR aircraft in Class E airspace. What must you have?

  1. Only two-way radio contact
  2. Nothing, if the weather is good
  3. Only a flight itinerary
  4. An ATC clearance or an authorization from the Minister
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Correct answer: An ATC clearance or an authorization from the Minister

IFR flight in Class A to E needs an ATC clearance or a Minister authorization.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 601.05(1) IFR Flight in Class A, B, C, D or E Airspace or Class F Special Use Restricted or Class F Special Use Advisory Controlled Airspace

Practice airspace and vfr weather minima

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026