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What must an airplane pilot have to receive special VFR at night?

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  1. Only a landing light
  2. Instrument privileges and IFR equipment
  3. A commercial pilot certificate

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References

  1. FAA Aeronautical Information Publication, ENR 1.1 General Rules www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aip_html/part2_enr_section_1.1.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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