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One Thousand-on-Top

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Clear an aircraft to maintain “at least 1,000 feet‐on‐top” in lieu of “VFR‐on‐top,” provided:

The pilot requests it.
Note

It is the pilot's responsibility to ensure that the requested operation can be conducted at least 1,000 feet above all cloud, haze, smoke, or other formation, with a flight visibility of 3 miles or more. A pilot's request can be considered as confirmation that conditions are adequate.
The pilot will not operate within Class A or Class B airspace.