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PA.I.E.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · November 2023Knowledge

Special VFR

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Special visual flight rules (VFR) requirements.

Bottom line

Special VFR is a specific ATC clearance with weather and operating limits, not general permission to fly marginal VFR.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.157 — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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