Special VFR

[MTpilot]

I was taught Special VFR was only for Instrument rated pilots, My fellow instructor says only at night is an instrument rating required. The reg isn't very specific or maybe I'm just reading it wrong. Can anyone clear this up? Thanks

 

[imacdog]

91.157 (B)4, only required between sunset and sunrise.

 

[mattpilot]

only at night is a instrument rating required.

During the day, any private pilot and above can do it.

AIM 4-4-5. The AIM is considered regulatory.

 

[urflyingme?!]

PS The aircraft must also be IFR. Won't do ya any good if you know how to shoot an approach and all ya got is a whisky compass and a comm!
(I'm sure you knew this, but then what else could I do with my time!?)

 

[apdsm]

During the day, any private pilot and above can do it.

And MIGHT even live to tell about it!!!

 

[mattpilot]

And MIGHT even live to tell about it!!!

scud running rawks!!!

 

[minitour]

PS The aircraft must also be IFR. Won't do ya any good if you know how to shoot an approach and all ya got is a whisky compass and a comm!
(I'm sure you knew this, but then what else could I do with my time!?)

ASR? hahaha

-mini

 

[paulsalem]

Who has actually gotten a Special VFR?

 

[minitour]

Who has actually gotten a Special VFR?

me...once tower bitched at me saying it wasn't needed...the second time they asked if I wanted it bc the clouds looked too low (they were around 6,000' - but I took the "protection" anyway...and good thing too, the vis went down to 2 in rain about 20 minutes later...hangin out around the pattern...it was uh...super

-mini

 

[mattpilot]

SVFR in helos must rock. Only requirement is to stay clear of clouds regardless of vis.

Same as in class G for helos. Can't wait to try that out