One could argue that below 3000 feet there are no instrument flight rules as the only two rules 29 and 30 do not apply! Therefore, if there are no instrument flight rules to comply with the only option under Rule 22 is to comply with the VFR. AD 1.1.2 specifies that the flight should be conducted in VMC where there is no instrument approach. (Night IFR is a Red Herring. The only reasons for requiring compliance with IFR at night are for terrain clearance and use of quadrantal cruising altitudes en route)
The ANO may be a mess in this respect however, if you apply logical reasoning, the only way to fly a visual approach to an airfield is in accordance with the VFR.
If you ignore the VFR minima and the information given in the AIP you are likely to be in breach of 73 and 74 endangerment.
Last edited by Whopity; 24th Dec 2006 at 10:39.