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Under CARs 602.14(2)(a), except when taking off, approaching or landing, an aeroplane flown over a built-up area must be at least:
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21,000 ft above the highest obstacle within 2,000 ft horizontally
Explanation
CARs 602.14(2)(a)(i) sets the minimum over a built-up area or an open-air assembly of persons: "for aeroplanes, 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet from the aeroplane". The aeroplane must also be high enough to land without creating a hazard if an emergency landing becomes necessary.
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