Reader's Question—Air Event Regulations

Rhodri Watkins writes:

Hello,

I am a hot air balloon pilot from the UK and was hoping to fly at an event in France this coming summer. The even website gives this information on required pilot experience:

"French regulations relating to air events stipulate that each participating pilot must show proof of having completed at least 50 flights, among which 3 ascents in the three months prior to the event"

Some people believe that the 50 flights requirement can include training flights, however I cannot find any evidence that this is correct, and have not yet had a reply from the event organisers. Please could you let me know whether my training flights can be included in my flights total for air events?

Many thanks in advance,

Rhodri

Comments

[susan Virr]

Hi Rhodri

I regret that I cannot answer your question.
I do not have any contacts in the balloon world.
Les produced some good advice try the DGAC web site.
I think that you should try to find the answer from the organisers of the event, that you intend to go to, they are the ones who should have the answers to the question.
Good Luck.