Private Pilot Private Exam

What VFR cruising altitude is recommended for a flight on a Victor Airway with a magnetic course of 175 degrees?

1. 4,500 feet

2. 5,000 feet

3. 5,500 feet

4. 6,000 feet

The correct answer is: 5,500 feet

The recommended VFR cruising altitude for a flight on a Victor Airway with a magnetic course of 175 degrees is 5,500 feet. This altitude aligns with the general rule for VFR flight, which states that when flying on a magnetic course of 180 to 359 degrees, pilots should fly at odd thousand foot altitudes plus 500 feet for sufficient vertical separation from other traffic. Since 175 degrees falls within this range, the next odd thousand foot altitude plus 500 feet is 5,500 feet. Selecting 5,000 feet would not be in accordance with the recommended altitudes for the specified course, as it is an even thousand-foot altitude. Similarly, higher altitudes like 6,000 feet or even 4,500 feet would not follow the odd thousand plus 500 rule for this magnetic course, making 5,500 feet the appropriate choice for VFR cruising on this airway.