As far as I know it becomes SVFR when the viz is less than 10k, but what additional req would there be on me to accept one if I could as a microlight pilot that is.
I am not sure about micros, but as far as single engine piston is concerned, the privileges of a basic PPL are :
minimum flight vis 3 km / in sight of surface at all times
minimum vis 10 km and in sight of surface on an SVFR clearance in a CTR
if you hold an IMC rating, the privileges are :
minimum flight vis 1500m to maintain VFR / in sight of surface at all times
minimum vis 3 km / i.s.o.s. and clear of cloud on an SVFR clearance
minimum vis below cloud 1800m for any take off or landing
I've quoted the Trevor Thom book which quotes the ANO, so it should be a reliable source.
So it would appear that a basic PPL holder in class D couldn't accept a SVFR clearance as it would imply that the vis is below 5k.
The only situation in which a basic PPL will face a SVFR clearance is with vis 10k or more to cross temporary class A.
If I got this wrong, blame it on Trevor Thom
