The penny drops !!!!
Thanks guys, it's all clear again now.
WCollins
The third quote in my original post suggests that even the height rule can (admittedly not a wise thing to do at night) be dispensed with ??
Not planning on doing much night stuff, but need it for CPL so decided to get it out of the way now. Have to admit though that it is some of the best flying I have done so far with fantastic views.
FFF
Oh for the rules and regs of UK flying huh, just to make our lives as difficult as possible !