As someone who flies in UK and US this interests me. Although VFR on top is standard for a US PPL, I can't do it in the US because of my restrictive UK licence despite having completed a US BFR and having an FAA reciprocal licence. So I wonder if anyone can answer these questions that arise:
1) Is there any good reason for this restriction in the UK (or JAA) when the same is considered acceptable in the much more rugged USA?
2) Is VFR on top in the UK defined in terms of cloud cover? Is flying above the merest wisp of cloud considered 'on top'? what about scattered or broken conditions when the ground is clearly visible below?
3) If I get a stand alone FAA PPL, can I use it to legally fly 'on top' in UK?
Sorry there's no Swedish connotation.
David.