| (1) |
A PIC of an aeroplane may only conduct Special VFR operations in weather conditions below the conditions prescribed in regulation 91.06.21 within a control zone (CTR)— |
| (a) |
under the terms of an air traffic control clearance; |
| (c) |
with a cloud ceiling of at least 600 feet and visibility of at least 1 500m, measured from the aerodrome reference point; |
| (d) |
when the Special VFR flight will not unduly delay an IFR flight; |
| (e) |
if the aeroplane is equipped with two way radio equipment capable of communicating with an ATSU on the appropriate frequency; and |
| (f) |
if leaving the control zone, in accordance with instructions issued by an ATSU prior to departure. |
| (2) |
A PIC of a helicopter may only conduct Special VFR operations in weather conditions below the conditions referred to in regulation 91.06.21 within a CTR— |
| (a) |
under the terms of an air traffic control clearance, |
| (b) |
by day only with a cloud ceiling of at least 300 ft and visibility of at least 800 m offshore; |
| (c) |
when clear of clouds; |
| (d) |
if a helicopter will be operated at such a speed that its pilot has adequate opportunity to observe any obstructions or other traffic in sufficient time to avoid collisions; |
| (e) |
if a flight can be conducted in accordance with regulation 91.06.32 with regard to minimum height; and |
| (f) |
when a Special VFR flight will not unduly delay an IFR flight. |
[Regulation 91.06.22(2) substituted by regulation 11(g) of Notice No. R. 3170, GG48228, dated 17 March 2023 (Twenty-Sixth Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023)]
Postal Services Act, 1998
