Speed Limits and Aerobatics
Lesson Summary
When it comes to speed limits in aviation, there are specific rules to follow:
- Below 10,000 feet, make sure not to exceed 250 knots.
- Above 10,000 feet, you can fly as fast as your airplane allows but no faster than the speed of sound (Mach 1).
- Below a Class B or within a VFR Corridor, you cannot exceed more than 200 knots.
- At or below 2500 feet and within 4 nautical miles of a Class C or D, you cannot exceed more than 200 knots.
Regarding safety regulations while flying:
- Stay under 200 knots speed limit in identified scenarios to ensure safety.
- Maintain a safe altitude and distance in congested areas versus non-congested areas:
Additional points to consider for aerobatic flying:
- Avoid performing aerobatics over cities or congested areas.
- Ensure you are above 1,500 feet and maintain at least three miles of visibility.
Requirements related to wearing and maintaining parachutes:
- Pilots and passengers should wear parachutes during intentional maneuvers exceeding more than 60 degrees of bank or more than 30 degrees of pitch.
- Parachutes must be packed and certified within the preceding 180 days for safety.