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An aircraft is executing a special VFR (SVFR) flight in a control zone. Who must take responsibility for terrain clearance?

  • A

    Both the pilot and the controller in partnership.

  • B

    The air traffic controller.

  • C

    The pilot in command.

  • D

    The pilot, unless the aircraft is in receipt of a 'deconfliction' service.

In accordance with ICAO Doc 8168, the pilot-in-command is responsible for terrain clearance at all times except when being radar vectored under IFR. Therefore, in a special VFR flight (SVFR) the pilot in command is responsible for maintaining terrain clearance.

ICAO Doc 8168
Chapter 4. ALTIMETER CORRECTIONS
4.1.1 Pilot’s responsibility

The pilot-in-command is responsible for the safety of the operation and the safety of the aeroplane and of all persons on board during flight time (Annex 6, 4.5.1). This includes responsibility for obstacle clearance, except when an IFR flight is being vectored by radar.

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