For Class B airspace above 10,000' MSL, what are the VMC minima in terms of horizontal distance, vertical distance, and visibility?

• A. 1500 m horizontally and 1000' vertically from clouds; 8 km visibility
• B. 1 nautical mile horizontally and 1000' vertically from clouds; 8 km visibility
• C. 2000 metres horizontally, 1000' vertically from clouds; 8 km visibility
• D. 1 mile horizontally and 1000' vertically from clouds; 5 km visibility

Answer: (A)

The basic idea is VFR minimums in controlled airspace at high altitude require specific cloud clearance and visibility so you can stay visually separated from weather and cloud formations. For Class B above 10,000 feet MSL, the standard minima are 1,500 meters horizontally from any cloud, 1,000 feet vertically from the cloud, and 8 kilometers of visibility. This combination gives enough room to see and avoid clouds and adverse weather while flying at higher speeds and complex traffic.

Think in practical terms: you must stay about 1,500 meters away laterally from clouds, keep at least 1,000 feet of vertical clearance relative to any cloud, and have visibility of about 8 kilometers (roughly 5 miles) to maintain situational awareness.

The other options don’t match the established standard: they propose different horizontal distances (1 NM or 2,000 meters) or a lower visibility (5 km), which aren’t the required minima for this scenario.