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A pilot on a Special VFR flight has been cleared to the circuit. Ahead, at a lower altitude, is a solid layer of stratus cloud. Remaining clear of cloud is the responsibility of

  1. Athe tower controller as it is within a Control Zone.
  2. BATC because the weather is below VFR.
  3. Cthe pilot and ATC.
  4. Dthe pilot.Correct answer

Why this is the answer

On a Special VFR flight, remaining clear of cloud is the pilot's responsibility (TC AIM-RAC), since Special VFR requires the aircraft to be operated clear of cloud and in sight of the surface — the controller does not assume that duty.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – ATC Clearances, Instructions and Information TC AIM-RAC – Control Zones

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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