Which statement about VFR flight and weather minimums in controlled airspace is true?

• A. VFR flight is permitted only when weather meets the applicable minimums for that airspace, and ATC communication is required in controlled airspace.
• B. IFR minimums apply regardless of weather.
• C. VFR flight is always permitted regardless of weather in all airspace.
• D. Weather minimums do not apply to VFR flight.

Answer: (A)

In controlled airspace, flying VFR means you must be able to operate under visible conditions that meet the specific weather minimums for that airspace. Those minimums set the minimum visibility and cloud clearance you need to stay VFR. In addition, entering and operating within many controlled airspace areas requires two-way radio communication with ATC, so you’re in contact with ATC as you fly there. So the statement that VFR flight is allowed only when the weather meets the applicable minimums and that ATC communication is required in controlled airspace is the correct one.

The other options aren’t accurate because: IFR minimums aren’t applied to VFR flight; VFR isn’t guaranteed in all weather regardless of airspace; and weather minimums do apply to VFR flight, so they’re not zero.