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The semi-circular rule should be followed when flying VFR at…

  • A

    1500 ft AGL or above.

  • B

    1500 ft AGL or below.

  • C

    500 ft AGL.

  • D

Refer to figures.
SA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS
PART 91: GENERAL AVIATION AND OPERATING FLIGHT RULES
91.06.33 Semi-circular rule

(1) Unless otherwise directed by an ATSU, the PIC of an aircraft in level flight shall fly at an altitude or flight level, as appropriate, selected according to magnetic track from the table as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 91 (refer to figure).

(2) Aircraft flown in accordance with VFR at a height of less than 1500 feet above the surface, shall not be required to comply with the provisions of sub-regulation (1), unless if otherwise directed by an ATSU.

(3) A flight conducted from flight level 200 and above, shall be flown in compliance with IFR.

Regarding VFR flights, the semi-circular rule:

  • does not apply below 1500 feet AGL.
  • applies above 1500 feet AGL.

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