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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 11:03
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werbil
 
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Aora,

At Hammo one day, heavy showers had cleared and can see half way to destination and radar shows clear the rest of the way clear so decide to head off. I requested taxi clearance and provided intentions and was advised airspace closed to VFR - what are your intentions?

At the runway holding point looking at where I'm going and thinking buggar - if I don't get out in this break I could end up spending the night here.

A couple of seconds later comes the moment of inspiration followed by the radio call - 'Request Special VFR'.

It was that easy - and so was the flight as for that matter. From memory it did close back in later.
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