Perhaps VMC was a poor choice of a descriptor on my part, assume unlimited viz and at least 1000ft seperation vertically above a flat overcast layer.
The problem we have in the uk with our definitions is that whilst we use the argument of VMC and IMC being conditions and VFR and IFR being rules, the definitions blur things slightly(!!) because VMC and IMC are related directly to flying in conditions accordant with the visual flight rules or not. The Visual flight rules amounting to not a lot more than some specified distances from cloud and in flight visibility.
So if you are too close to cloud but in unlimited vis and not in accordance with the helicopter exceptions to the VFR rules you are techincally IMC, is it any wonder confusion ensues about what the rules mean and why so many FIs teach rule 28(5) in its entirety as the only rules that apply to helicopters VFR, they know no better because the guy who taught them knew no better.
Crab
Sorry Major thread Creep, my fault I believe.
Last edited by VeeAny; 23rd Mar 2010 at 15:39.
Reason: change VMC to IMC