Absolutely no difference, except we do it differently, straight down instead flying around in ever decreasing circles.
Where you can land may be limited within some Local Government areas, regardless of land ownership.
Public lands other than licensed landing areas are for emergency only usually, all private and public land carries the caveat of owners permission. (it's in the regs.)
Apart from local Govt restrictions which may exist, you can land or build a private airstrip / helipad anywhere on property of your own, and land on it without a low flying authorization provided it fits the A/C performance specs. and is outside all other airspace restricted areas that are promulgated from time to time.
You cannot fly below 500 feet AGL anywhere unless landing, taking off or conducting authorized low level aerial work.
And, a good tip is, never fly where you might expect F/W to be, they travel much faster and cannot see you if you are slightly below the horizon.
Last edited by topendtorque; 7th August 2012 at 06:14.