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Reader's Question—English-Speaking Flying Instructors

David Beckley writes:

Hello Les,

I found your web site by chance & wonder if you can help

I had hoped to have a holiday near Limoges and do a little sightseeing/flying from there. I had already been in touch with Sue Virr earlier this year but could not go until 2012, and now, of course, Sue is no longer with us.

It is not clear from the Limoges Aero Club web site whether they have any other English speaking instructors.

Do you know of any clubs in the Limousin or the Dordogne where I could do some flying, possibly as a student, or simply as a passenger with an ex-pat?

Many thanks for any help

David

Reader's Question—French Medical Examiner

Carl Meek writes:

Hi,

I am an NPPL holder in the south of England, and want to fly in France.

In order to do this I need an ICAO class 2 medical.

Due to a mechanical heart valve replacement, I am ineligible for a JAR class 2, but believe I meet ICAO class 2 rules.

I am therefore looking for a medical examiner in the north of France, who speaks English, who could perform a full medical for me and grant me a French medical certificate.

Can you help?

 

Sue Virr

I have just heard the sad news that Sue Virr died yesterday, after several weeks in hospital.

Sue will remembered by a large population of pilots who have flown with the Aeroclub de Limoges where she was a very successful English-language flying instructor.

She also made a great contribution to the launch of this blog.

The Funeral is on Wed 19th Oct at Crematorium de la Villa de Limoges, Le Cavou, Landouge, 87100 Limoges at 0930 (changed to 0900).