I'm not sure what the reference to SVFR is about in this context, however.... FSS must request special vfr authorization from the IFR controller, and if the SVFR is authorized, the SVFR aircraft will get IFR separation from any other IFR traffic in the area. Technically speaking towers must also request SVFR permission from the centre, although in practice this is often covered by agreements between the two agencies and no permission is sought.split s wrote:zzjayca,
1. A little thing called "special VFR"
2. If an IFR flight plan or itnerary is filed, is that a/c now automatically an IFR aircraft, I was under the impression that you had to request and recieve a clearence before you would be concidered IFR.
Point number 2 is a common mistake/misinterpretation made by American pilots. An IFR flight plan or itinerary does not in any way constitute an IFR clearance. It simply means your flight plan is on file and will be available to the controller at the time that you request clearance (provided you didn't file the plan 5 mins before making the request).
