The 500' rule may not necessarily apply to every country, VFR above clouds is certainly possible in many. So we must not apply UK rules to other parts of the world. About the only standard thing is that is that you are not allowed to fly in Prohibited Airspace. All of these restrictions are promulgated within each country's equivalent of the UK's ANO and Air Pilot. Whilst most pilots don't know these publications word for word, they generally comply with the spirit of the legislation. But none of these rules apply to our intrepid, dashing aviatrix. She flies at any height, in any visibility, through any flocks of birds and through any piece of airspace that she wishes - and sod the lot of them. She thinks it amusing to be confronted "by big black men" (who else would you'd expect to be running ATC in Africa?) and to be let off with a three hour bollocking for flying in prohibited airspace. Her arrogance is breathtaking. Tracey, try flying in Prohibited Airspace in Britain and see what happens.
And when we look at this inspirational and outreach bollocks, what is clear is that she shows a (Maurice) Kirk like attitude to flight planning. You would have thought that a person who intends to be a role model to others would be beyond reproach. A small example. Entebbe has a small area of Prohibited Airspace close by the main airport. It is well marked and extends from GND to UNL. This was a planned destination on her African jolly. It's the ONLY bit you may not fly in. You would have though that this would have been picked up in her pre-flight prep. But no, she either doesn't plan or more likely, as suggested above, she believes that rules don't apply to important people like her, ones with royal connections. This is unacceptable as was her flight over the Falls. She wanted to fly low, so she did. Sod the rules. Crass Arrogance. I'm looking forward to being in the same room as her one day, in public and asking questions.
PM