Does Flying Special VFR require ATC clearance?

Does Flying Special VFR require ATC clearance? Special VFR operations for airplanes may only be conducted with an ATC clearance when the visibility is at least 1 mile, and there is a reasonable expectation that the aircraft can remain clear of clouds. A special VFR clearance can get you out of or into airports. The operations must be conducted under Part 91.

Can you enter Class C airspace if ATC says standby?

Class C service requires pilots to establish two-way radio communications before entering Class C airspace. If the controller responds to a radio call with, “(a/c call sign) standby,” radio communications have been established and the pilot can enter Class C airspace.

Can you fly without ATC?

If the airport of departure and arrival, and the route flown, are all in uncontrolled airspace, no ATC contact is needed. Your location will determine whether or not you need to contact Air Traffic Control. If you are within an airport traffic area that has a control tower, you'll need to contact atc.

Can student pilots fly VFR over the top?

The only regulatory restriction is that student pilots are not allowed to fly above a cloud layer without ground reference. VFR over-the-top can be a very useful tool to get above a cloud layer instead of flying in haze or restricted visibility below the clouds.

What are the VFR limitations for student pilots?

While the basic VFR weather minimums outlined in § 91.155 specify a minimum flight visibility of 1 statute mile and clear of clouds when 1,200 feet or less above the surface (AGL) in the daytime, the general student pilot limitations of § 61.89 do not permit student pilots to operate with less than 3 miles of flight or ...

Can a solo student pilot request a special VFR clearance from ATC?

An SVFR clearance only permits the pilot to operate in substandard VFR weather minimums in the selected airspace. Once clear of that airspace, standard weather minimums apply. You also learned that a student pilot cannot request SVFR on a solo flight.

Do you need to be cleared into a Charlie?

The approval needed to enter Class C airspace is like Class D in that you do not need a specific clearance, but you do need to establish two-way communication with control. To be able to enter Class C airspace, a pilot must contact ATC prior to arrival.