An experimental-certificated aircraft may operate over densely populated areas only if specifically authorized. Which option most closely reflects this rule?

• A. It may operate over densely populated areas without authorization.
• B. It may operate over densely populated areas only if specifically authorized.
• C. It may operate over densely populated areas only with daylight.
• D. It may never operate over densely populated areas.

Answer: (B)

The main concept is that experimental-certificated aircraft have operating limitations that restrict flying over densely populated areas unless the FAA (or the appropriate authority) specifically authorizes it. This keeps testing risk under control in areas where people are concentrated.

The best answer reflects that only with explicit authorization can such flights occur over populated areas. Without authorization, it would violate the approved operating limitations. The option that imposes a requirement for daylight adds an unrelated condition, and saying it may never operate over populated areas ignores the possibility of safe, scoped authorization. So, authorization is the key factor that determines whether these flights can occur over dense populations.