When may a pilot elect to fly at a height lower than 500 ft above the highest obstacle or terrain?

When may a pilot elect to fly at a height lower than 500 ft above the highest obstacle or terrain?

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What is a Sartime?

A SARTIME is the time nominated by a pilot for the initiation of Search and Rescue (SAR) action. SAR action will commence at this time, so it is important that the SARTIME nominated allows enough time for landing and return to your flight ops.

Do you need to file a flight plan?

Neither is required to file a flight plan. A flight plan is only required when flying under instrument flight rules (IFR), which enables the aircraft to fly through clouds and fog. In visual conditions, a flight plan is optional and serves only to advise rescue personnel should the aircraft go missing.

Who prepares the flight plan?

A navigation flight plan is a document prepared in accordance with the instructions of the operator contained in the Operations Manual and used in flight by the pilot to assist in navigation and safe operation of the aircraft.

Do private planes have to file a flight plan?

No IFR flight plan needs to be filed with the flight service station or DUATS. You can simply call clearance delivery or, if clearance delivery is not available, ground control, and request a “tower en route” or “tower-to-tower” to your destination airport.

Are flight plans required?

A flight plan is required prior to operating: A flight or portion of a flight to be provided with air traffic control service; An Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight within advisory airspace; A flight across international borders.

How low can helicopters fly over houses?

In other words, if you live in a congested area, an aircraft is not allowed to fly any lower than 1,000 feet over the highest obstacle. If you live in a sparsely populated area, an aircraft is not allowed to fly any lower than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure including your house.

When can I cancel Sartime?

For SARTIME flights, pilots of single VHF radio-equipped aircraft must cancel SARTIME before changing to CTAF, or after landing.

When must you submit a Sartime?

Note. Only one SARTIME may be current at any time. To prevent the existence of multiple SARTIMEs for aircraft used by more than one pilot, SARTIMEs should be nominated immediately before the start of each flight.