The Air Navigation Order defines a congested area as being ‘any area of a city, town or settlement which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes’
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Originally Posted by piperarcher
the essence of the information is that London City controllers will clear you into their zone as it is not their job to police you based on your aircraft and requirements to be able to glide clear
Correct. ATC clearance may only be withheld for traffic reasons (or under a directive from HM Government). Compliance with Rules of the Air is the pilot's job.
Originally Posted by bookworm
the London City class D is likely to be "not above 2000 ft"
What's wrong with VFR not above 2400 QNH within the London City CTR/CTA?
Originally Posted by All-The-Nines
you'll likely have airliners approaching Heathrow inside the Class D at 2,000ft or so if they're on the ILS
They'll be at 3 or above to intercept the GP at 10D or more ie. within Class A.
Originally Posted by 18greens
Do it with an instructor if you are concerned
What difference would it make doing it with an instructor?