Test flying over congested areas2
After rule 24 of the Rules of the Air 20072 insert—
Test flying over congested areas24A
1
An aircraft to which this paragraph applies shall not fly over a congested area except to the extent that it is necessary to do so in order to take off or land in accordance with normal aviation practice.
2
Paragraph (1) does not apply if the CAA has given its written permission for a flight over the congested area.
3
Paragraph (1) applies to an aircraft that does not have a valid certificate of airworthiness in force and which is flying for the purpose of—
a
experimenting with or testing the aircraft or any engines or equipment installed or carried in the aircraft; or
b
enabling the aircraft to qualify for the issue or validation of a certificate of airworthiness or the approval of a modification of the aircraft or the issue of a permit to fly.