| (1) |
Where there is a third party risk as defined in Document SA-CATS 137, a pilot of an aeroplane engaged in an agricultural or firefighting operation shall ensure that, notwithstanding the provisions of Part 91, the take-off flight path clears all obstacles by— |
| (a) |
a vertical distance of at least 50 feet plus 0.0250; or |
| (b) |
a lateral distance of at least 30 metres plus 0.1D, |
where D is the horizontal distance travelled by the aeroplane from the end of the take-off distance available.
| (2) |
When calculating compliance with subregulation (1), a pilot shall take the following factors into account: |
| (a) |
the take-off flight path shall begin at a height of 50 feet above the take-off surface at the end of the take-off distance required by regulation 137.03.3(1) and (2) and end at a height of 500 feet above the take-off surface; |
| (b) |
the aeroplane shall not be banked at an angle exceeding 20 degrees; and |
| (c) |
obstacles which have a lateral distance greater than 150 metres from the planned flight path may be disregarded. |
Superior Courts Act, 2013
