What is required for VFR flights in Class E airspace above 10,000 MSL?

For VFR flights in Class E airspace above 10,000 feet MSL, the requirements include 5 statute miles of visibility and specific cloud clearance that entails being at least 1,000 feet vertically above the clouds and 1 statute mile horizontally away from them. This regulation is designed to ensure that pilots have sufficient visibility and separation from clouds to maintain safe flight operations.

The visibility requirement of 5 statute miles helps to ensure that pilots can see and avoid other aircraft as well as terrain and obstacles, which is particularly important in less controlled airspace. The cloud clearance provisions also help pilots maintain visual references which are crucial for navigating in VFR conditions. These regulations are specifically established to promote safety while allowing for the flexibility of VFR operations in a variety of environments.