* 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.
The limit at those airlines stands at 22 inches tall by 14 inches wide by 9 inches deep. Southwest allows carry-ons that are 24 by 16 by 10. But IATA's recommendation is just that. Though the trade group is an influential mouthpiece for the industry, airlines are not obligated to adopt the carry-on standards.