"gman" wrote in message
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Steven,
FAR 91.155(c) explicitly refers to "controlled airspace" i.e. airspace
classified as E,D,C,B, and A. Since it is possible to be in E airspace
without being near an airport, it is possible to operate under Special
VFR as long as the requirements in FAR 91.157 are met.


Yes, it's possible to be in Class E airspace without being near an airport,
but I don't think it's possible to be "within the airspace contained by the
upward extension of the lateral boundaries of the controlled airspace
designated to the surface for an airport" without being near an airport. Do
you?



Moreover, ground based weather reporting is NOT required for Special VFR
and FAR
91.157 (c)(2) explains what to do if "..ground visibility is not
reported..".


FAR 91.157(c)(1) says no person may take off or land an aircraft (other than
a helicopter) under special VFR unless ground visibility is at least 1
statute mile. If ground visibility isn't being reported it's because the
AWOS/ASOS is on the fritz or the weather observer overslept.