Special VFR & Cloud Base
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Special VFR & Cloud Base
Dear All,
I have just one short question: Is there anywhere specified minima for cloud base for Special VFR (SVFR). Minimal visibility is specified but there is nothing about cloud base.
I will appreciate any links to see some operational requirements in any country.
Thank you in advance.
I have just one short question: Is there anywhere specified minima for cloud base for Special VFR (SVFR). Minimal visibility is specified but there is nothing about cloud base.
I will appreciate any links to see some operational requirements in any country.
Thank you in advance.
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Controllers shall not issue a Special VFR clearance to any aircraft, other than helicopters, for departure from an aerodrome within a control zone when the official meteorological report indicates that the visibility is 1800 m or less or the cloud ceiling is less than 600 feet. When the reported visibility consists of two values, the lower of the two values shall be used when determining if a Special VFR clearance can be issued.
Controllers shall not issue a Special VFR clearance to any aircraft, other than helicopters, for departure from an aerodrome within a control zone when the official meteorological report indicates that the visibility is 1800 m or less or the cloud ceiling is less than 600 feet. When the reported visibility consists of two values, the lower of the two values shall be used when determining if a Special VFR clearance can be issued.
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Hi. In Italy the minimum are :
DAY
-visibility: 1500m (1000m for Helicopters)
-ceiling: out of clouds and visual reference with the terrain but not less then 1000ft for takeoffs and landings.
NIGHT (only for Helicopters and Operative Air Traffic)
-visibility: 3000m
-celing: out of clouds but not less then 1500ft
DAY
-visibility: 1500m (1000m for Helicopters)
-ceiling: out of clouds and visual reference with the terrain but not less then 1000ft for takeoffs and landings.
NIGHT (only for Helicopters and Operative Air Traffic)
-visibility: 3000m
-celing: out of clouds but not less then 1500ft
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I am so glad I drive a rotor - in UK hardly ever stuck to the ground.
Except last Friday morning - vis 200m in snow / sleet, cloud base 100ft above the airfield. Had a very nice cup of tea, then went home instead.
Except last Friday morning - vis 200m in snow / sleet, cloud base 100ft above the airfield. Had a very nice cup of tea, then went home instead.
Last edited by John R81; 19th Dec 2011 at 16:41.