Law 9 (IFR and SVFR)

Question 1

What is SVFR?

Answer 1

Special VFR is a VFR flight cleared by ATC to operate within a control zone below VMC minima.

Question 2

What are the 6 conditions for SVFR?

Answer 2

• Clear of clouds
• WSIS
• Visibility of 1500m (800m for helicopters)
• IAS of 140 Knots or less
• During the day only
• Cloud ceiling not less than 600ft

Question 3

What’s the lowest levels an IFR can fly over high terrain?

Answer 3

At least 2000ft above the highest obstacle within 8km.

Question 4

What’s the lowest levels an IFR can fly over normal terrain?

Answer 4

At least 1000ft above the highest obstacle within 8km.

Question 5

What are 2 exceptions for the lowest levels a IFR flight can go?

Answer 5

• When taking off or landing

- When authorised

Question 6

What must an a/c do when changing from IFR to VFR?

Answer 6

Notify the ATSU and communicate changes to flight plan.

Question 7

Which IFR flights fly odd levels and which are even?

Answer 7

Westbound are even, Eastbound are odd

Question 8

What is the vertical separation of VFR flights?

Answer 8

FL200-400 2000ft apart

FL410-590 4000ft apart

Question 9

What is the max speed a/c can fly below FL100 and what are 3 exceptions?

Answer 9

250 knots 
Except: 
- Flights in class A and B
- Flying displays 
- Military