SVFR

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Apologies for yet another bone question but where is the definition of Special Visual Flight Rules laid down?

VFR and IFR are clearly defined in Sections 5 and 6 of the Rules of the Air Regulations 2007 but I can't find anything for SVFR.

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SVFR is defined in Rule 1 paragraph (k)

‘special VFR flight’ means a flight—
(i) made at any time in a control zone which is Class A airspace or made in any other
control zone in either Instrument Meteorological Conditions or at night;
(ii) in respect of which the appropriate air traffic control unit has given permission for
the flight to be made in accordance with special instructions given by that unit
instead of in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules; and
(iii) in the course of which the aircraft complies with any instructions given by that unit
and the aircraft remains clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;

The wx minima for ATC to issue a SVFR clearance are in MATS Part 1 (and may also be locally determined in the MATS Part 2).

The wx minima for a pilot without an IR to accept a SVFR clearance are in Schedule 8 of the ANO.

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Many thanks for that.

Much appreciated.

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