Noun
(aviation, uncountable) Initialism of visual flight rules, a set of rules allowing a pilot to fly and navigate by sight references, rather than by relying on instruments.
(aviation, countable, uncountable) Initialism of (a person) visiting friends and relatives/relations.
The airline's business travel went up six percent, but VFR went up nine percent.
(uncountable, video compression) Initialism of variable frame rate.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgA scenario is a VFR pilot taking off in VMC conditions, but encountering deteriorating visibility while en route. Source: Internet
Depending on the category of airspace in which the flight is being conducted, VFR aircraft may be required to have a transponder to help Air Traffic Control identify the aircraft on radar in order that ATC can provide separation to IFR aircraft. Source: Internet
Beyond that, the case alleges that Island Express was only permitted to operate under visual flight rules, or VFR, as opposed to IFR, or instrument flight rules — the latter state of affairs also being referred to as “blind flying.” Source: Internet
For efficiency of operations, some ATC operations will routinely provide "pop-up" IFR clearances for aircraft operating VFR, but that are arriving at an airport that does not meet VMC requirements. Source: Internet
Any aircraft operating under VFR must have the required equipment on board, as described in FAR Part 91.205 http://rgl. Source: Internet
Centers may also "pick up" VFR aircraft that are already airborne and integrate them into the IFR system. Source: Internet