Rogue IFR

Larry Fransson wrote:

On 2003-10-25 06:21:05 -0700, (null) said:


If this pilot were to call in to request a landing would the controller
be obligated to report this? I know where to find the regs governing
pilots but don't think my AIM/FAR manual has the controller's regs.


The controller will handle it in accordance with the usual rules for the conditions that exist - VFR or SFVR.

No. There are no SVFR conditions as far as the controller is concerned.
It is either VFR or IFR. The pilot has to ask for a SVFR clearance,
and one may be issued if traffic allows and the viz is a mile. Less viz
is required for a helicopter.


It's up to the pilot to adhere to the minimum visibility and cloud
clearance requirements. Controllers are not cops.

If a guy is flying around VFR in the clouds and trying to land at my
airport and I am working, I will personally call FSDO.

"Newps" wrote in message
news:z5Emb.21607$mZ5.80956@attbi_s54...

No. There are no SVFR conditions as far as the controller is concerned.
It is either VFR or IFR. The pilot has to ask for a SVFR clearance,
and one may be issued if traffic allows and the viz is a mile. Less viz
is required for a helicopter.


Small point, the surface visibility must be at least one mile for fixed-wing
SVFR, not "a mile".