View Full Version : AirLaw Question re: distance from people/buildings etc
piperboy84
3rd Mar 2019, 03:29
Are there any knowledgeable folks on here that are boned up on air law who can tell me what is the legal distance for flying separation from people, building etc. in a rural area when just offshore?
It's 500 feet from people buildings vehicles and structures. UK is different from Europe as we have filed a difference from SERA which states a minimum altitude of 500 feet.
Thus you can fly along a deserted beach as low as you like but have to avoid that dog walker that suddenly pops up............
BEagle
3rd Mar 2019, 07:57
See ORS4 No.1174: http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/1174.pdf
selfin
3rd Mar 2019, 11:07
Is the omission of livestock from the rule deliberate?
2 sheds
3rd Mar 2019, 13:38
UK is different from Europe as we have filed a difference from SERA which states a minimum altitude of 500 feet.
...minimum HEIGHT..., not altitude.
2 s
Yes, you're right 2 sheds but in my mind I had the OP over the beach having noted his "off-shore" comment.
N707ZS
6th Mar 2019, 05:29
Unless you are landing a hot air balloon.