Originally Posted by
IO540
Oh dear.... a plain PPL cannot fly in sub-VMC conditions, as a PIC, under any circumstances whatsoever.
Yes I'm aware of that IO540 but all references I looked at (haven't checked Pooleys yet) lacked a clear and concise definition of SVFR as it applies to a basic PPL hence the confusion.
Thanks for your clarity and as I won't be anywhere near Heathrow I can rest easy!