What is the minimum visibility required for special VFR flight?
What is the minimum visibility required for special VFR flight? Due to the requirements for SVFR fixed-wing aircraft to maintain 1-mile flight visibility and to remain clear of clouds, radar separation is not authorized during SVFR fixed-wing operations.
Can a student pilot fly special VFR?
A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft when flight or ground visibility is less than 3 statute miles during daylight conditions, ref: 61.89(a)(6). Therefore, he can not request a special VFR clearance. The same is true for a Sport pilot and Recreational pilot.
Where is special VFR not allowed?
You can only conduct special VFR operations in controlled airspace below 10,000 MSL at an airport that has airspace extending down to the surface. Many Class C and B airports (listed in FAR 91) don't accommodate Special VFR clearances for IFR traffic separation reasons.
Can a private pilot fly Special VFR?
Private pilots are limited to day operations because of Part 91.157(b)(4). Instrument-rated pilots may fly special VFR at night but only if they are instrument current and flying an aircraft that is instrument legal per Part 91.205(d) and meets the criteria outlined in 91.205 (a) and (b).
What is the Special VFR Class D visibility?
What is a Special VFR clearance? Special VFR clearances allow VFR pilots to land at surface E, class D, and some C and B airports when the field is IFR, but only if the pilot can maintain clear of clouds and the visibility is at least 1 SM. So, that's the official definition, but it's more complicated than that.
What is a special VFR in Class C?
Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums.
Why does Special VFR exist?
The Special VFR clearance exists to help VFR pilots/aircraft get in and out of controlled airfields when the field is IFR without an IFR clearance/flight plan. It's not an IFR clearance, so if your aircraft is a VFR-only aircraft, you can use special VFR (but only between sunrise and sunset).