Carl Denk wrote:
>>   Are there designated
>> corridors for low flying aircraft ( like an autogiro ) to fly in ?
>>
> No, anyone can fly almost anywhere, with exceptions, like Airport
> control areas, restricted areas (like White house), and MOA's (Military
> Operating areas - not prohibited, but use extreme caution, I always
> avoided)

Some more info:

=A7 91.119   Minimum safe altitudes: General.

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an =

aircraft below the following altitudes:

(a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency =

landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or =

settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 =

feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of =

the aircraft.

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the =

surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases=
, =

the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel=
, =

vehicle, or structure.

(d) Helicopters. Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums =

prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section if the operation is =

conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface. In addition=
, =

each person operating a helicopter shall comply with any routes or altitude=
s =

specifically prescribed for helicopters by the Administrator.

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Vitaliy =


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