Flight rulesQuestion 96 of 934

A private pilot without an instrument rating asks for a special VFR clearance. When can the pilot fly special VFR in an airplane?

  1. Between sunset and sunrise
  2. At any time of day
  3. Only after midnight
  4. Between sunrise and sunset
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Correct answer: Between sunrise and sunset

A pilot without an instrument rating can fly special VFR only between sunrise and sunset.

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.157 Special VFR weather minimums.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026