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Special VFR (Visual Flight Rules) allows aircraft to fly in weather conditions in which such flight would normally be prohibited. VFR flight is prohibited when visibility is less than three miles or reported ceilings are less than 1000 feet. Instead of clearing an aircraft for VFR flight, an Air traffic controller will approve a pilots request for Special Visual Flight Rules. The pilot will request to enter, depart, or transition the controller's airspace. The pilot may also request local SVFR for pattern work or area orientation. Due to the reduced visibility or ceiling, a pilot will be assigned a block of altitude.
Cleared to enter the Delta surface area from the north east. Maintain Special VFR conditions at or below 1,500.
This allows a pilot to remain sufficiently far away from clouds to reduce the risk of collision with another aircraft, obstacles, or terrain.
SVFR cannot be initiated by ATC, the pilot must specifically requests it. Controllers have been known to hint at it when a pilot has no other option by saying things like "is there anything special you might want"?
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