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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 137 : Aerial Work Operations

Subpart 2 : Flight Rules

137.02.5 Operation over populous areas

 

A pilot of an aircraft conducting an agricultural or firefighting operation over a populous area may, for the proper completion of the operation, fly below the minimum height prescribed in Part 91 if—

(a) the operation is conducted on behalf of a Government department, or an association of fire-fighters;
(b) prior approval is obtained from the Director and the operation is conducted in accordance with conditions and limitation determined by the Director; and
(c) the operation is conducted under the authority of an AOC issued as contemplated in regulation 137.01.3(b).