For VFR cruising altitudes to the east, what is the correct altitude configuration?

In VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flying, altitude assignments are based on the direction of flight to enhance safety and reduce the risk of mid-air collisions. For aircraft operating on a heading of zero to one hundred eighty degrees, the correct altitude configuration is to fly at even thousands plus five hundred feet.

This means that if an aircraft is traveling east, it might use altitudes such as 4,500 feet, 6,500 feet, or 8,500 feet. Flying at these altitude levels allows for separation from other aircraft flying at different altitudes, especially those flying in the opposite direction (west).

The other choices present alternatives that do not align with the standard VFR cruising altitude rules for eastward flights. Understanding these configurations is crucial for maintaining effective vertical separation and ensuring safety in crowded airspaces.