There is a danger of confusion here between licence restrictions and VFR. It is true that the provisions of Schedule 7 of the ANO ceased to have any effect in respect of UK-issued JAR-FCL (deemed to be Part-FCL) licences on 8 April 2012. There is, therefore, no longer an over-arching requirement for a JAA/EASA PPL holder to remain at all times in sight of the surface and in a flight visibility of at least 3km. However, this does not mean that there has been any change to the Visual Flight Rules. The Rules of the Air Regulations and, in particular, Rule 28 continue to apply to all aircraft in UK airspace, irrespective of the licence held by the pilot.