Originally Posted by
kenish
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- My (possibly incorrect) understanding is rotary wing SVFR differs from fixed wing. In controlled airspace (KBUR, KVNY) 1sm visibility is not required (FAR 91.157); simply clear of clouds. The crash site was in Class G airspace. This is basic VFR, and rotary wing requirement is clear of clouds and operating at a low enough airspeed to avoid terrain and other aircraft (FAR 91.155).
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I believe you're incorrect on Class G (per amendment in 2014).