8.15. Mission Analysis Mission success starts with thorough mission analysis. Planning for VFR missions can be time-consuming; it is good technique to start at least one day prior to the mission. Local In-Flight Guides normally contain detailed step-by-step guidance.

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8.15.1. Choosing a Destination. A leg length of approximately 200 miles provides ample time to practice VFR while allowing time to complete additional training requirements enroute or at the destination.

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8.15.2. Weather. VFR missions require better weather than IFR missions (See AFMAN 11- 202V3). In general, the minimum weather to takeoff and land under VFR is a 1,500-foot AGL ceiling and 3 statute-mile visibility. Additionally, enroute weather must allow compliance with minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements and completion of the mission at VFR altitudes IAW AFMAN 11-202V3 and AFMAN 11-2T-6V3. If weather does not permit the flight to be completed solely under VFR, a composite flight plan with VFR and IFR portions must be filed.

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