What is a DVFR flight plan?
People also ask, how do I file a DVFR flight plan?
Here are the steps to file a DVFR flight plan in ForeFlight. Calculate a VFR flight plan from either the Map or the Flight page. Select Proceed to file, then change the “Flight Type” (not the “Flight Rules”) to DVFR. Then file the flight plan.
Similarly, you may ask, do private planes have to file a flight plan?
Neither is required to file a flight plan. A flight plan is only required when flying under instrument flight rules (IFR), which enables the aircraft to fly through clouds and fog. In visual conditions, a flight plan is optional and serves only to advise rescue personnel should the aircraft go missing.
If visibility is great but ceilings are low, then a student could act as PIC and solo and request special VFR. But pretty much any CFI is going to put restrictions on a student's solo privileges with ceiling limitations higher than basic VFR. So, technically yes, a student pilot could operate under special VFR.