What are the minimum visibility requirements below 10,000 feet MSL?

The minimum visibility requirement for operations below 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) is indeed three miles. This standard is established to ensure that pilots can maintain visual contact with the ground, other aircraft, and navigational landmarks. This visibility criterion is essential for safe flight operations, particularly in terms of avoiding collisions and navigating through controlled airspace.

When visibility is at least three miles, pilots are better equipped to make informed decisions concerning their flight paths, particularly during maneuvers such as takeoffs and landings, which are critical phases of flight. The regulation aims to establish a baseline for visual flight rules (VFR) and helps prevent accidents that can occur in low visibility conditions. Understanding these requirements is crucial for student skydivers and pilots to ensure they are operating safely in the sky.