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Aircraft operation rulesQuestion 92 of 351

Is supersonic flight allowed?

  1. No. No person may operate an aircraft at true Mach 1 or greater.
  2. Yes, above 40,000 feet.
  3. Yes, over water.
  4. Yes, with a flight plan.
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Correct answer: No. No person may operate an aircraft at true Mach 1 or greater.

Operating at a true Mach number of 1 or more is prohibited.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.33 Supersonic Flight

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026