* A work of art that's appraised at $10,000, for example, but that's priced for sale at $5000, is not necessarily a bargain. As stated above, a retail or insurance appraisal can be many times the fair market value of a work of art. Always determine fair market value first, no matter how big a bargain the seller makes you think you're getting.
In general the aircraft must be at least 500 feet away from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. In congested areas the aircraft must stay 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2000 foot radius of the aircraft. There are special rules for helicopters that allow them to fly closer than these general limits.
Battle of Bags: Fliers Complain Over âArbitraryâ Carry-On Rules. Many of the major airlines limit carry-on bags to 45 linear inches: 14 inches wide by 22 inches long and 9 inches deep. As the battle of the bags gets more competitive at the airports, fliers should be warned that the rules are not always as clear or as fair as they could be. Veteran flier George Hobica of Airfarewatchdog recently learned that the hard way when his well-traveled carry-on was rejected at the gate by American Airlines.