14 CFR 105.17 - Flight visibility and clearance from cloud requirements.
§ 105.17
Flight visibility and clearance from cloud requirements.
No person may conduct a parachute operation, and no pilot in command of an aircraft may allow a parachute operation to be conducted from that aircraft—
(b)
When the flight visibility or the distance from any cloud is less than that prescribed in the following table:
| Altitude | Flight visibility(statute miles) | Distance from clouds |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 feet or less above the surface regardless of the MSL altitude | 3 | 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal. |
| More than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet MSL | 3 | 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal. |
| More than 1,200 feet above the surface and at or above 10,000 feet MSL | 5 | 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 mile horizontal. |
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