Regarding Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), which statement is true?

Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) allow pilots to operate under visual flight rules in conditions where standard visibility requirements are not met, particularly in and around controlled airspace. The correct statement indicates that SVFR can only be obtained within a control zone and requires clearance from air traffic control (ATC). This is significant because the clearance allows for safe passage for aircraft operating visually in an environment where other aircraft may be relying on instrument flight rules (IFR) due to lower visibility conditions.

When a pilot requests SVFR clearance, ATC evaluates the situation to ensure that it can be conducted safely, considering factors such as traffic, weather, and operational limitations. Thus, obtaining SVFR clearance within a control zone is a critical procedure designed to maintain safety and order in busy airspace.

The other statements do not accurately reflect the requirements or restrictions of SVFR. For example, SVFR cannot be used anytime regardless of visibility; it has specific visibility criteria that must be adhered to, and pilots must still follow guidelines to ensure safety. Moreover, SVFR is fundamentally applicable within controlled airspace, not outside of it, and specific procedures are in place that pilots must follow when operating under SVFR conditions.