What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?
A
The airplane must be under radar surveillance at all times while in Class D airspace.
B
The airplane must be equipped for IFR with an altitude reporting transponder.
C
The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
14 CFR 91.157(e) permits special VFR at night (sunset to sunrise) only if the pilot holds an instrument rating (or is a student in training for one as specified) and the airplane is equipped for IFR under 91.205(d). Radar surveillance or an altitude-reporting transponder is not the stated requirement.
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