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Airspace and VFR weather minimaQuestion 234 of 351

You fly VFR in Class B airspace under an ATC clearance. You cannot stay in VMC. The airspace is a control zone. What do you request?

  1. A VFR flight itinerary
  2. Nothing, continue the flight
  3. Authorization for special VFR flight
  4. Permission to fly over the top
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Correct answer: Authorization for special VFR flight

In a control zone you request special VFR when VMC is not possible.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 601.07(3)(a) VFR Flight in Class B Airspace

Practice airspace and vfr weather minima

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026