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AirspaceQuestion 133 of 934

A private pilot has no instrument rating. The pilot wants to fly VFR at 19,000 feet MSL over land. What rule applies?

  1. Class A needs IFR flight and an ATC clearance
  2. VFR is allowed if the pilot stays clear of clouds
  3. VFR is allowed if the pilot uses flight following
  4. VFR is allowed if the airplane has a Mode C transponder
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Correct answer: Class A needs IFR flight and an ATC clearance

In Class A airspace, all operations must be under IFR, with a clearance received before entry.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 15: Airspace — Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements (Class A), page 384

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026