What rule is used to maintain separation in VFR conditions?

• A. See and Avoid
• B. ATC separation
• C. Radar separation
• D. Time-based separation

Answer: (A)

In VFR conditions, pilots keep separation by See and Avoid. This means you actively look for other aircraft, use visual references, and maneuver to avoid conflicts as you fly. It’s the default responsibility of the pilot to maintain safe distance from traffic using your eyes and situational awareness. ATC separation and radar separation describe how air traffic controllers separate aircraft, typically for IFR or special controlled operations, not the baseline rule a VFR pilot follows. Time-based separation is an interval concept used in some procedures, but it isn’t the general rule for maintaining separation under VFR.