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In this video we'll take a look at Special VFR (flying VFR in less than Visual Flight Rules weather minima). Basically, the weather isn't good enough to call it VFR, but you deem it safe (or otherwise necessary to be flying in those conditions) and get a special clearance from ATC to do so.

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[btmountaineer]

Thanks for pointing out that just because we don’t respond right away doesn’t mean we didn’t hear you and to be patient. I wish every pilot understood stood that.

[AndTodaysProjectIs]

As a 30+ year air traffic controller in the enroute structure I really appreciate your videos. One chunk of input FWIW, when your student consistently states, "request special"... I would have asked your, probably with a bit of skunk on it, what exactly is she asking for. Shorting the request for "special VFR" as "request special" should always be spelled out. Not saying that to be a critic...I'm just saying I would not have fully understood what she wanted. Obviously the controller figured it out but it sure doesn't hurt to use full and common language vs slang when speaking to ATC and vice versa. I always try to use standard phraseology with y'all unless it is absolutely necessary to take care of the pilots needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Anyway...just thought I'd throw that in there to keep the peace with the grumpy salty ATC-ers out there :) Love these videos. I always try to see what is going on on y'alls end so that I can make both of our lives easier (more specifically...mine :)

[compaqedr]

Kobe Bryant's pilot was flying under special VFR in worsening IMC conditions and mountainous terrain. Thanks for the information explaining this.

[dannymaisey]

"I wish I had my own little strip in my back yard"
Congrats, you made it. Thanks for the video, this was exactly what I was hoping someone had made.

[AllAmericanAviation]

I did a video like this in the R44 awhile back and it's definitely an area that isnt' emphasized enough in GA. Great film and content.

[jonlammers]

I had a CFI give me another good example. Marginal VFR conditions with ceiling at 2000ft but wanted to cross a class D airspace. Requested SVFR so he could cross at 1900ft to give a higher safety margin to not have to keep 500ft below the clouds.

[roadboat]

The first flight that I ever made after getting my private with a passenger, I ended up having to get special VFR to approach and land at my controlled airport Reid/Hillview in San Jose CA. The conditions were not caused by clouds but by smog. Bad smog. it was the airport that I trained at so area was very familiar. I had no problems. Had I not been intimate with the area I would not have tried it.

[skydvrboy]

Another good use for special is when the edge of the IFR conditions is close by. I got to the airport with clear skies heading out on a 500 NM trip. While fueling, a 900 ft cloud layer moved in. I could still see the edge of the clouds about 3 miles away and the rest of the route was clear. Got special clearance, flew out from under the clouds and on my way.

[goofeybutreal]

All of my flight training is in Alaska’s Part 93! Thank you for this demonstration.

[davidglosson]

Nice video. Never seen anyone utilize special vfr before. Thanks for the demonstration. You need to be really confident that the weather won't close in on you.

[marsgal]

Last year I had a flight where the weather at my destination was 2 miles in smoke due to a local fire. Since I had learned to fly there and knew the airport and local landmarks extremely well I was prepared to fly SVFR. The next airport down the road was CAVOK so I had an out if I needed it.

I didn't need it. The weather improved to 5 miles by the time I got there. Still not great, but doable.

[charlieinthebushes]

What a coincidence a buddy and I were talking about special VFR today and I’m from AK pretty cool to see a vid from AK

[josesbox]

Used it all the time in western AK. That’s an interesting way to special from hood into PAMR. Cool video.

[bonniejinkens]

Questions: I have not flown for many years. It was too expensive. However, I do have a question. When I was practicing, I took off from SNA and flew over the ocean to practice. While I was practicing, a cloud cover came in and covered SNA leaving only a few open spots through which I could fly down through, and which is what I did do. However, in after though I am certain I made a dangerous choice. What should I have done? Robert

[spqr]

This is a great explanation, thank you!

[engineerauthorpilot]

Question: if the ceilings were around 1100ft, shouldn't you be flying 500ft below them at 600ft (prior to getting your clearance)?

[TheToxiicLover]

rip kobe.

ps great video alots of information

[AVR_]

Here’s a scenario I have a question about. The area where I live has had about six out of the last seven days now with the class delta airport reporting IFR. The conditions have mostly been 10 miles plus of visibility, but ceilings between 1000 and 1500 feet. It’s like that all day long, with almost no change in the conditions. I have a light sport weight shift trike, which does not have any regulatory minimum altitude requirements, but VF our cloud clearances require that you are 500 feet below clouds. Can I ask for special VFR as long as I stay more than 500 feet below the clouds? This is not something I would normally do to go on a recreational flight, but it would be nice to take advantage of the calm conditions to do some pattern work at the airport.

[vkarabin]

Does your course work cover proper tower/ radio communication.. a bit intimidating!!.. I feel that I can’t walk and chew gum at the same time!

[uu]

04:10 approach controller says Part.93 (SVFR) altitude deviation approve means pilot can deviate altitude 300ft or more from assigned altitude, right? or any other meaning ?