Special VFR Criteria Changed

Edited by David Rimmer July 01, 2000
The FAA has modified its Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) to allow departures from satellite airports where weather reporting is not available. The agency says the action is an effort to reduce the number of ``unnecessary'' flight delays general aviation aircraft face, without compromising safety...

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