What is the minimum ground visibility required for fixed-wing SVFR operations (excluding scheduled air carrier)?

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What is the minimum ground visibility required for fixed-wing SVFR operations (excluding scheduled air carrier)?

Explanation:
Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) let a flight operate in controlled airspace with weather below standard VFR, but it requires ATC clearance and pilots must stay clear of clouds with at least 1 statute mile of visibility for fixed-wing operations that are not scheduled air carriers. This is why 1 mile is the correct minimum—the ground visibility reported must be at least 1 SM to qualify for SVFR in fixed-wing, while helicopters can use smaller visibilities (such as 1/2 SM). The other options either reflect standard VFR minima or are applicable to helicopter SVFR, not fixed-wing SVFR.

Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) let a flight operate in controlled airspace with weather below standard VFR, but it requires ATC clearance and pilots must stay clear of clouds with at least 1 statute mile of visibility for fixed-wing operations that are not scheduled air carriers. This is why 1 mile is the correct minimum—the ground visibility reported must be at least 1 SM to qualify for SVFR in fixed-wing, while helicopters can use smaller visibilities (such as 1/2 SM). The other options either reflect standard VFR minima or are applicable to helicopter SVFR, not fixed-wing SVFR.

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