If your VFR cross-country flight is more than 60 NM from the Washington DC VOR/DME facility, what must you know?

The requirement concerning flights that are more than 60 nautical miles from the Washington DC VOR/DME is grounded in the regulations governing VFR flights in the vicinity of busy airspace, particularly that around Washington, D.C. When a flight is conducted more than 60 NM from this facility, it is treated as outside the specific controlled airspace restrictions that apply directly around major urban centers and high-traffic areas. Therefore, such a flight can be conducted under standard VFR regulations, allowing for normal procedures and navigation without the need for any special permits or restrictions.

The other options involve unnecessary requirements for this scenario. Special permits are not needed for flights beyond this distance unless they are specifically related to other airspace or operational requirements. While it’s always advisable for pilots to plan for adequate fuel reserves, additional reserves beyond normal regulations are not mandated simply due to distance from the VOR/DME. Lastly, while remaining within controlled airspace can apply to certain circumstances, it is not a requirement so long as the pilot maintains awareness of airspace limitations and adheres to VFR rules as delineated. Thus, recognizing that normal regulations apply is the key takeaway for this situation.