Originally Posted by
chopjock
Are you sure it is "above" and not "not closer than"?
This is the perfect example of why any advice given on here needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.
People respond with their (wrong) interpretation of the rules , as if it was fact.
The good news, if there is any, is that hopefully DeltaNg now understands Rule 5(b).
The 500 feet rule.
Except with the written permission of the CAA, an aircraft shall not be flown closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure.