At which location are overhead patterns including closed patterns permitted to be flown?

The correct answer is that overhead patterns, including closed patterns, are permitted to be flown only at home station. This means that pilots are allowed to conduct these maneuvers at their home base or designated airfield, where they have the proper authority and established procedures for such activities.

Flying overhead patterns or closed patterns at an airfield ensures that the operations are conducted within a known and controlled environment, where other traffic and airspace considerations are managed effectively. This allows for better coordination and safety, as pilots are familiar with the layout, control tower procedures, and any specific requirements that apply to their home station.

Other options may suggest broader permissions that are not as safe or regulated. For example, conducting such patterns in any cleared airspace could lead to conflicting operations with other aircraft or could lack the necessary communications and control expected at an airfield. Similarly, the idea of being able to perform these patterns at any airfield with traffic clearance implies the potential for miscommunication or lack of established procedures which could introduce risks. Lastly, limiting activities to daylight operations alone does not encompass the full scope of where these patterns can legally and safely occur, which is primarily governed by the specific policies of home station airports. Therefore, the restriction to home station offers necessary oversight and