During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is

• A. 1,000 feet
• B. 500 feet
• C. 2,000 feet
• D. 3,000 feet

Answer: (A)

The important idea is how VFR cloud clearance changes with altitude. When you’re operating above 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, you must maintain a vertical buffer from clouds of 1,000 feet. This helps ensure you stay well clear of any cloud layers and have a good see-and-avoid margin, along with the required visibility (typically 5 miles) and other clearance distances.

So, the minimum distance above clouds in this altitude band is 1,000 feet. The other values are either too large or pertain to different parts of the cloud clearance rules (such as distances below clouds or different visibility requirements), which is why 1,000 feet is the correct standard here.