Regulations

Question 1

Regulations for build up areas/ open-air assemblies of people: airplanes

Answer 1

Must be 1000ft above the highest obstacle within horizontal distance of 2000ft

Question 2

Regulations for build up areas/ open-air assemblies of people: other aircraft

Answer 2

Must be 1000ft above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 500ft

Question 3

Regulations for build up areas/ open-air assemblies of people: balloons

Answer 3

Must be 500ft above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 500ft

Question 4

Regulations for areas that are not built up/ do not contain assemblies of people

Answer 4

Airplanes/ balloons/ aircraft must be at least 500ft from any person/ vessel/ vehicle/ structure

Question 5

When can a pilot fly below the minimum distance requirement ?

Answer 5

With an authorization from the minister of transport/ have air operator certificate that authorizes them to do so

For purpose of aerial inspection
Police operation
Saving human life
Firefighting/ air ambulance
Administration of fisheries act/ national/ provincial parks flight inspection