Originally Posted by
MyData
Things are becoming a little bit clearer...
So, if I go for a VLA with a PtF then I'm not allowed IMC/IR or night flying. That's OK. I'm also not allowed to overfly built up areas - is there a definition of what this means? When does a house, or collection of houses, become a built up area?
Have a look at the PFA website on this. They have made an application to the CAA to revisit this rule as it is almost impossible to follow the 'overfly' rule.
Whereas Cof A a/c are allowed to fly under the 'land clear' rule, PtF a/c are forbidden to overfly anything at any height. This leads to the nonsense of the Sally B or any of the 'warbird' jets having to avoid buildings even when they are at 15,000'!!
Given the safety record of the PFA fleet, this is obviously stupid, but that has never stopped the Campaign Against Aviation before!