Originally Posted by
S-Works
Not jumping to defend the pilot and am not a fan of internet Lynch mobs reading the article in full is a bit more revealing and highlights the differences between the UK and North American flying. North America everything is open and available whereas we demand permission for everything. The pilot had only recently moved to the UK from Canada so I can see how his expectations may have been different. Probably should have invested in some quality time with an experienced Instructor to show him the ropes.
If you move somewhere else, you live by their rules. He broke the air navigation rules of this country. He also disregarded Coronavirus laws as mentioned.