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Blois (LFOQ) 19-22 Apr-02

Trip Data

EGBW-

Cherbourg

Cherbourg-

Blois

Total
Outbound 1hr45min 1hr36min 3hr21min
Return 1hr50min 1hr50min 3hr40min
Tacho Time (out) 1.7 1.5 3.2
Tacho Time (ret) 1.7 1.7 3.4
Cost (£) £317

Summary

Beautiful scenery of the Loire valley within easy reach of Wellesbourne
Flying in France is easy and hassle free
International procedures easier than expected

Key Steps for International Flight

File VFR flight plan at Wellesbourne tower at least 1hr prior to departure
Fill in customs & immigration form for return and hand in to Wellesbourne tower
Call London Information with estimated coast out time
Check danger area D036 is inactive otherwise get clearance from Plymouth military
Estimate mid channel time & handover to Brest Info
Flight plan was closed by Cherbourg tower (best to check)
Return journey, best file flight plan at Cherbourg, we did so at Blois and Cherbourg did not receive notification
Activate Flight plan with Paris Info. soon after departure from Blois.

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Last modified: January 03, 2004