Congested area or not
In response to Vobiscum's post and the representation of the CAA's Keith Thomas in court I have a question regarding the 'congested area' rule.
If this was technically a congested area why did the pilot not need permission from the CAA?
Looking at the ANO's definition of a 'congested area' I dare say it could be argued that all small villages and even a collection of say four houses with fields all around could be seen as a congested area!
Can anyone shed any light on this or perhaps give any case studies?
Thanks.
J