In what situation would a pilot be "Cleared for the Visual Approach"?

Being "Cleared for the Visual Approach" is conditional upon the weather allowing for navigation using visual references, which is why the choice indicating that weather conditions permit visual navigation is the correct answer. This clearance typically means that the pilot can maintain visual contact with the ground and let them navigate to the runway visually rather than relying solely on instruments.

In this context, the pilot must have visual reference to the airport environment and be able to maintain separation from other aircraft, facilitating a more straightforward approach to landing. The visual approach helps to expedite landing procedures and is generally used in good weather to enhance situational awareness and pilot decision-making.

The other scenarios do not fit the criteria for a visual approach. For example, preparing for takeoff in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions is not relevant to visual navigation, as IFR depends on instrument navigation due to inadequate visibility. Flying through thunderstorms introduces hazardous conditions that would not allow for a safe visual approach—a scenario usually avoided in aviation practice. Lastly, making a full-stop landing during a touch-and-go does not specifically pertain to a visual approach clearance, as it refers to a specific maneuver rather than a situational authorization related to visual navigation conditions.