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Aerodromes and low flyingQuestion 51 of 351

You fly an aeroplane over a built-up area, not taking off or landing. What is the minimum height above the highest obstacle within 2,000 feet?

  1. 500 feet.
  2. 2,000 feet.
  3. 1,500 feet.
  4. 1,000 feet.
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Correct answer: 1,000 feet.

For aeroplanes the minimum is 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 2,000 feet.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.14(2)(a)(i) Minimum Altitudes and Distances

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026