Plain English Meaning

Rules for flying when the weather is good enough to see outside and navigate by looking out the window. The pilot is responsible for spotting other aircraft, the ground, and clouds, and staying away from them.

Full Definition

A set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions clear enough that the pilot can see where they are going and remain clear of clouds, terrain, and other aircraft by visual reference outside the cockpit. VFR also refers informally to the weather conditions that meet or exceed the minimum visibility and cloud-clearance requirements for such .