Canadian VFR pilot gets into IMC

Well, I didn't see IMC anywhere in that video. His two mile assessment was actually more like 3 miles which was what the tower was reporting anyway. Also, if you're going to tell the tower that you have 2 miles because you're so sure about it, then go ahead and request a SVFR clearance. Just because ATIS is reporting 3 doesn't mean it's 3 where you are.
 
Velocity173 said:
Well, I didn't see IMC anywhere in that video. His two mile assessment was actually more like 3 miles which was what the tower was reporting anyway. Also, if you're going to tell the tower that you have 2 miles because you're so sure about it, then go ahead and request a SVFR clearance. Just because ATIS is reporting 3 doesn't mean it's 3 where you are.
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Flying in the southeast in the summer it's often 3-5mi vis, we never get severe clear. Sometimes I swear when tower reports 3mi vis they are giving gifts to VFR pilots, sometimes it seems to be well beloow 3.
 
Never lost sight of the ground,that's always a good thing. Never enjoyed scud running myself,but each to their own.
 
Bill Jennings said:
Flying in the southeast in the summer it's often 3-5mi vis, we never get severe clear. Sometimes I swear when tower reports 3mi vis they are giving gifts to VFR pilots, sometimes it seems to be well beloow 3.
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Especially around CHA on smoggy, hazy pollen days. Pretty much right now.
 
Velocity173 said:
Well, I didn't see IMC anywhere in that video. His two mile assessment was actually more like 3 miles which was what the tower was reporting anyway. Also, if you're going to tell the tower that you have 2 miles because you're so sure about it, then go ahead and request a SVFR clearance. Just because ATIS is reporting 3 doesn't mean it's 3 where you are.
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Looking at the video and sectional chart, its appears the airport was VFR. 1500 ft sounds low, but the lake is ~250 msl. So even at 1300, he was 1000 agl over the lake. I also disagree with his 2 mi vis estimate. Visability is reported in statute miles and he uses nautical miles in his chart measurement using a point he has not reached and a point you can see beyond.
 
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Bill Jennings said:
Flying in the southeast in the summer it's often 3-5mi vis, we never get severe clear. Sometimes I swear when tower reports 3mi vis they are giving gifts to VFR pilots, sometimes it seems to be well beloow 3.
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Makes me glad I fly in the PNW. Other than when clouds restrict viz, if it drops to 50 miles we feel claustrophobic. Heck, I can see Mt. Rainier from my house, and that's 55 sm away. :D
 
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