Reader's Question—fuel availability near Limoges

Bob Davies writes:

Hi,

In early May, I will be flying an Aeronca Champ from the London area to Castelnau Magnoac [just south of Auch]

This is a trip I have made several times but always by Cherokee Arrow and for convenience I have often refuelled at Limoges.

In planning my Aeronca trip I am somewhat restricted in that I have a fairly limited range allied to the fact that as the aircraft has no electrics I am limited to a handheld radio with no transponder.

Earlier this week I spoke Controllers at Calais [Class D airspace] who confirmed that although I have no transponder provided they were not busy they would be able to allow me in to land/transit via VFR reporting points.

My questions are

1. Do you know if the same scenario exists with the Controllers at Limoges?

and

2. Are you aware of any nearby airfields where fuel would be readily available if I am unable to land at Limoges.

Many thanks in anticipation,

Bob Davies

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Comments

[susan Virr]

Please see my reply to a previous question re flying in class D airspace without a transponder below the article on French airspace classification.

You can fly into Saint Junien airport which is about 10 nautical miles west of Limoges.

This is a lovely little town situated by the Vienne river, fuel is available there but the club is not always manned. They have a web site if you need further details.

This is a small public airport with air to air communication frequency 123.5.

Therefore I suggest that you ring them prior to landing if you are in a hurry to obtain fuel.

Aéroclub de St Junien
Aérodrome Maryse Bastié
87200 Saint Junien
FRANCE
Tél. : 05 55 02 97 04

http://www.aerojunien.com