Which of the following accurately describes SVFR within Class C?

• A. Clear of clouds, south of Langley, climb no higher than 500' AGL
• B. In clouds, climb no higher than 1000' AGL
• C. Visual contact only, altitude unrestricted
• D. IFR clearance required

Answer: (A)

Special VFR inside Class C lets you operate when weather is below standard VFR minima, but you must be in visual conditions and you need ATC clearance to do so. The key is staying clear of clouds while remaining within the designated SVFR area around the airport. In this scenario near Langley, the SVFR arrangement is defined so you remain in visual conditions south of the airport and within a 500-foot AGL ceiling to stay inside the surface-area portion of the Class C. That’s why the description of clear of clouds, in the Langley vicinity, and restricted to 500' AGL matches the SVFR requirement here. The other options violate SVFR rules—being in clouds, implying no cloud clearance, assuming visual contact with no altitude limit, or requiring IFR clearance.