Originally Posted by ShyTorque
Unfortunately Rule 5 doesn't include an exemption clause for remote locations! The 500 foot rule always applies in UK unless taking off or landing or where an exemption has been obtained (and paid for) from the CAA.
I think you'll find it applies to a UK registered aircraft wherever it is.
Originally Posted by Halfbaked_Boy
My interpretation and open ended answer to the original question is, I don't believe we can be sure as to whether it was legal or illegal.
When glad rag clarified the situation as the microlight going overhead I think we can say that, as described, it was probably in contravention of Rule 5.
Originally Posted by Final 3 Greens
Microlights, at an estimated 10' across the sea within UK territorial limits, flies over a submarine sumerged 100 feet under the surface what law(s) have they broken?
Rule 5 (3) (b).