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From: ark@alice.UUCP (Andrew Koenig)
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Subject: Re: It isn't always radar in the West... (or, "finally caught")
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Date: Tue, 9-Apr-85 15:29:59 EST
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> Any ideas for avoidance in the future?  (Don't bother replying "obey the law"
> I understand that argument already).  What height do the planes usually
> fly for this sort of thing?  Where in the sky should I be looking, I presumed
> behind me (and presumed wrong, obviously).  If the conditions are VFR, doesn't
> the plane have to be many of thousands of feet above (per FAA) ?
> Any ideas?  

In uncontrolled airspace under VFR, you can fly in visibility as
low as one mile, as long as you remain clear of clouds and at least
500 feet from any person, vehicle, or structure.  You must also
remain high enough that if your engine quits, you can land somewhere
without endangering people or property on the surface (you're free to kill
yourself in the process if you like).