Is Special VFR weather condition considered IMC?

Special VFR (SVFR) is a set of regulations that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions that are below the standard visual flight rules (VFR) minimums. To clarify, SVFR can be applied in controlled airspace when the visibility is less than the minimum required for VFR flight but greater than one mile, and the pilot must remain clear of clouds.

The assertion that Special VFR conditions are considered IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) is grounded in the fact that if a pilot cannot maintain visual reference to the ground or other landmarks, the flight effectively falls into the realm of instrument flight rules (IFR). IMC refers to weather conditions in which pilots need to fly according to IFR due to low visibility and/or cloud cover.

In practice, when operating under SVFR, while a pilot is allowed to fly visually in lower conditions, the necessity for instruments may still exist, particularly if the weather deteriorates or if the pilot loses visual reference. Thus, the nature of Special VFR implies that the visibility is so limited that it necessitates adherence to regulated IFR procedures while still operating under visual means.

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