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Airspace and VFR weather minimaQuestion 256 of 351

Before you fly special VFR, what must you do?

  1. File a VFR flight itinerary
  2. Obtain a weather briefing from the FSS
  3. Request and obtain authorization from the appropriate ATC unit
  4. Switch to the emergency frequency 121.5 MHz
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Correct answer: Request and obtain authorization from the appropriate ATC unit

You must ask for and get ATC authorization.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.117(1)(d) Special VFR Flight

Practice airspace and vfr weather minima

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026