No person may release an airplane for VFR operation unless the ceiling and visibility en route, as indicated by available weather reports or forecasts, or any combination thereof, are and will remain at or above applicable VFR minimums until the airplane arrives at the airport or airports specified in the flight release.
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14 CFR · PART 125
§ 125.359 Flight release under VFR.
Official text · Current as of Oct 19, 2026 · from eCFR
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