Stan Protigal wrote: > > I had been under the impression that it's illegal, but > don't know what rule prohibits it. > > FAR 91.119 says "1000 ft. above obsticles." It says nothing > about "under obsticles" or "clear of obsticles" but does state > "An attitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency > landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the > surface" > > Aside from the question of why I would want to land if my > intercom battery fails: > > 1. Most large bridges, where such a stunt would be safe, cross > waterways. I don't watch X-Files and so I assume the rivers are > pretty much unpopulated. > > 2. Many of the surfaces under bridges are fairly flat with few > obstructions. Often these surfaces are bulldozed down to sea level. > > 3. The area surrounding bridges often contain hazards but it's > quite legal to fly these areas. This is often done by sightseeing > pilots who have for some reason avoided flying into adjacent > powerlines, sailboat masts, etc. > > So: > Is it illegal to fly under a bridge? > Why is it illegal (meaning which rule says it's a no-no)? > Doesn't the FAR requiring 500' separation from any person, vehicle or structure apply? How many bridges can you go under and be 500' under the span?
-- Ed Burkhead East Peoria, Ill. N3802H, 415-D
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