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Aircraft operation rulesQuestion 73 of 351

May a person make a parachute descent into a built-up area under the basic rule?

  1. No. Parachute descents over built-up areas need a special permission.
  2. Yes, above 2,000 feet.
  3. Yes, at any time.
  4. Yes, in daylight.
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Correct answer: No. Parachute descents over built-up areas need a special permission.

A parachute descent over or into a built-up area is prohibited, except where section 603.37 permits.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.26 Parachute Descents

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026