Remote pilots must maintain a minimum clearance of how many feet below a cloud and how many feet horizontally from any cloud?

• A. 1000 feet below and 1000 feet horizontally
• B. 500 feet below and 2000 feet horizontally
• C. 100 feet below and 500 feet horizontally
• D. 500 feet below and 2000 feet horizontally

Answer: (D)

The rule tests cloud clearance distances for remote pilots. You must keep at least 500 feet below any cloud and 2,000 feet horizontally from any cloud. This buffer helps ensure you stay in good visibility and have time to see and avoid other aircraft or hazards that could be obscured by cloud cover. The 500-foot vertical gap keeps you clear of the lower edge of cloud layers, while the 2,000-foot horizontal gap reduces the chance of drifting into a cloud edge or into traffic that might be near a cloud. Among the options, the combination of 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally aligns with the standard cloud clearance requirements, making it the correct choice.