Originally Posted by PPRuNe Radar
Perfectly safe in respect of the US way (which I was defending as being not too disimilar to the UK) and also the UK.
I think we can agree the US experience demonstrates that the risks of using aids without a clearance, particularly in VMC, are quite limited. Other than that, I think I'll refrain from the suggested "lateral thinking".
Rule 40, and in fact much of the UK attitude to IAPs at smaller airports, is both vague and hopelessly out of date.
It's a matter of conscience really.
i.e. anything's legal as long as you don't get caught?