"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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That's not quite how I understand it. Isn't a Special VFR clearance
only available in controlled airspace?

IFR approach/departure clearances are available in Class G airspace as
well, right

No, not really. You can certainly fly IFR through Class G airspace, and it
may even involve a clearance as you transition into or out of controlled
airspace. But IFR flight in Class G doesn't require an ATC clearance, nor
could one be granted (since by definition, ATC doesn't control the
uncontrolled Class G airspace).

Pete