Definition
IFR over-the-top with respect to the operation of aircraft, means the operation of an aircraft over-the-top on an IFR flight plan when cleared by air traffic control to maintain “VFR conditions” or “VFR conditions on top”.
Source: 14 CFR § 1.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.507 — § 91.507 Equipment requirements: Over-the-top or night VFR operations.
- 14 CFR § 91.503 — § 91.503 Flying equipment and operating information.
2 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.