I was prompted by Radix's last post to take another look at the SERA.
SERA 5005 (e)(1) states as follows:
(e) Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the competent authority, a
VFR flight shall not be flown:
(1) over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons at a
height less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft.
No mention here of Licenced and unlicenced airfields, so the 1,000' rule does not apply to aircraft taking off, or landing, but does apply to aircraft flying practice approaches(Intentional go arounds).
SERA 5005 (e)(2) states:
(2) elsewhere than as specified in (1), at a height less than 150 m (500 ft) above the ground or water, or
150 m (500 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 150 m (500 ft) from the aircraft.
This is modified by the CAA General Exemption shown in post No. 13.
MJ
