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Old 01-06-2016 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JollyPopper
Yes, they do fly out there, but they are only flying a maximum of 400 feet above the point that they adjusted the fuel mixture. I KNOW it's 400 feet or less because it's against FAA regulations to fly higher than 400 above ground level and I am confident nobody would want to bend FAA regs.

I may be incorrect but as of today the 400 foot "rule" is only within 5 miles of an airport. I do not believe there is a "law" against over 400 feet only a recommendation.

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