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.

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