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Aerodromes and low flyingQuestion 47 of 351

You fly an aeroplane. When is it deemed to be operated over a built-up area?

  1. When the area is within 500 feet horizontally.
  2. When the area is directly below only.
  3. When the built-up area is within 2,000 feet horizontally.
  4. When the area is within 1,000 feet horizontally.
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Correct answer: When the built-up area is within 2,000 feet horizontally.

For an aeroplane, the built-up area is within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.12(1) Overflight of Built-up Areas or Open-air Assemblies of Persons during Take-offs, Approaches and Landings

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026