What is the daytime VFR minimum immediately after takeoff from Cooperstown Airport when at or below 700 feet AGL?

• A. 1 mile and clear of clouds
• B. 3 miles and 1,000 feet above
• C. 5 miles and 1,000 feet above
• D. 2 miles and 500 feet below

Answer: (A)

Daytime VFR minimums depend on the airspace you’re in. Below 1,200 feet AGL in Class G airspace, the minimums are 1 statute mile of visibility and clear of clouds. If you’re just after takeoff from an airport where the overlying controlled airspace has a base at 700 feet AGL, you’ll be in Class G up to that point, so the required visibility is only 1 mile and you must remain clear of any clouds. The other options imply higher visibility or cloud clearance than the local requirement for this low altitude, which isn’t needed in daylight in this airspace.