135.85 Minimum height for VFR flights

• (a) Rule 91.311(c) does not apply to a pilot-in-command of an aircraft performing an air transport operation.
• (b) Notwithstanding rule 91.311(c)(4), a pilot-in-command of an aircraft performing a commercial transport operation may, if necessary for the proper accomplishment of the operation, conduct approaches, departures, and manoeuvres below a height of 500 feet above the surface within the horizontal radius of 150 metres of any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure if the pilot-in-command--
  • (1) prepares a plan for the operation in conjunction with every person and organisation involved in the operation; and
  • (2) takes reasonable care to conduct the operation without creating a hazard to any person or property; and
  • (3) briefs every person and organisation involved in the operation on the plan required by paragraph (b)(1).