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VFR MSA is usually calculated as 10nm either side of your track as opposed to IFR MSA which is usually 5nm either side of track. The MSA is the heigher of 1300' above terrain or 1000' above structures. In many sitations it is a pretty straight forward business to fly below the MSA in VMC without dodging things and still being 2000' clear of the ground.