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Reader's Question ─ Aix en Provence Contact

Liam Doyle writes:

Dear Les,

I am a UK based EASA PPL(A) pilot expecting to spend a lot of this winter in La Ciotat.

From what I can see the nearest GA aerodrome is Aix en Provence (LFMA), and it seems to have a couple of active flying schools on site.

Do you have a recommendation or an English speaking contact there I could approach for a few hours of rental over the winter?

Thanks in advance.



Regards,

Liam

Reader's Question - Romantic Banner Towing

Matthew writes:

Hello

i would like to know if you would be able to help me ?

I am wanting to know if u know anyone that can fly a small plain around Doucier with a banner trailing from the back of the plane?

I would like to ask my girlfriend to marry me.

I will be staying in Doucier (Jura) on june 15th 16th and 17th.

If you cant help can you let me know if there is anyone that can help ?

Looking forward to your reply

Thanks

Matthew

And in French:

Hellow

j'aimerais savoir si vous seriez capable de m'aider?

Je veux savoir si vous avez quelqu'un ou connaissez quelqu'un qui peut voler une petite plaine à Doucier avec une bannière traînant à l'arrière de la plaine?

Je voudrais demander à ma copine de me marier.

Je resterai en france les 15, 16 et 17 juin .si vous ne pouvez pas m'aider, pouvez-vous me dire s'il y a quelqu'un qui peut vous aider?

Dans l'attente de votre réponse

Merci

Matthieu

Reader's Question - ULM Examiner Near Limoges

Mike writes:

Hello

I understand there is a ULM microlight examiner in the Limoges area who can do flight tests for UK Microlight licences.

Can you help me as to who this is please?

I have a french brevet but need to ensure my UK one doesn't lapse.

Kind regards
 
Mike

 

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Reader's Question - Museum Contributions Requested

Marian writes:

Hello.

I am opening a small aviation museum in Bucharest, Romania, this summer.

I already received some free items to display.

Please visit www.aerospot.eu/?lang=en.

Can you help me find some clubs, some people in your area that could donate their airplanes to my exhibition space ?

Thank you.

MARIAN

Reader's Question ─ Flying Lessons Near Perpignan

Francesca Taylor writes:

Hi there,

I came across your website while doing some research about flying lessons in the South of France. My parents live near Perpignan (Laroque des Alberes) and my Dad has always wanted to learn to fly but has never gotten round to it. His 60th birthday is coming up and it seemed like a great opportunity to find out some more about what options are available and then hopefully buy him a membership and some lessons!

I know nothing at all about learning to fly, let alone in France. My Dad and I both speak french, so it should't be a problem communicating with and being taught by a french speaker. I have had a look at the website for Aeroclub Roussillon, which seems to be the most appropriate place. I just wanted some advice really- is it OK for English people to learn to fly in France? Would you recommend it? What would the next steps be?

Thank you in advance,

 

Reader's Question - Trial Flying Lessons in Nice area

Mishika writes:

I am travelling to France this February, 2019 with my boyfriend.

We will be in Paris for 2 days and from there we will be heading to Nice on the 15th of February for 4-5 days. It is my boyfriends' birthday and I would love to gift him a flying lesson/joy ride for the same.

I will really appreciate it if you could give me some information about the same in the French Riviera.

I did find a Cannes Tourism website which mentioned flying lessons. I tried to contact them a couple of times but received no response.

I really do hope you can help me with this.

Thank you and hoping to hear from you soon.

Best regards,
Mishika

Reader's Question - Flying in France Post-Brexit

Andy Crowe writes:

I know that there a lot of unknowns over Brexit at the moment, but I'm trying to see what might happen flying in France with a UK issued EASA license after Brexit.

I have a UK issued EASA PPL licence, and have been using that for the past 10 years here in France to fly 'F' registered planes.

However, after Brexit I'm not sure if these will be valid to fly 'EU' aircraft; Only 'G' registered aircraft. Each year I get the FFA issued license, but not sure if this will continue, or be enough.

So does anyone know if its possible to get a French issued EASA licence on the back of my UK issued license? Or if I can get a UK issued AND a French issued one? Or any other ideas on making sure that UK issued licenses do not suddenly stop us flying after Brexit.

 

Readers's Question─Completing PPL in France sans français

Gregory Caminow writes:

Is it possible to complete my PPL training and gain a PPL without having the ability to speak French in France.

I am currently in the process of gaining my PPL with a FFA registered flying club here in France.

I recently soloed after many hours of circuits and am now onto the 15 hours or so cross-country element.

My home airfield has English speaking ATC so the language thus far has not been an issue.

I realise that some of the smaller aerodromes are French only communication.

Unfortunately my French (and language) skills are abysmal and I doubt they will miraculously improve.

Is there any way that I can obtain my PPL in France when I am useless at communicating in French?

Can anyone help as I am desperate to get my PPL before I am too much older?

It has been my lifelong dream to learn to fly and it is only now that I am living in France that it has become possible but I did not consider this additional problem and the club and the English speaking instructors told me at the start the non speaking of French would not be a problem.

I know that the easiest would be to go to the UK or a school that accepts English only. I wonder how schools in other European countries get around the problem when teaching an English only speaker? Does anyone have any similar experience?

Thanks in advance.

Greg

Reader's Question - Fying School in Nantes Area

Gad writes:

Hello

Can you help me find a flying school in the Nantes area?

I would like to get 1 hour in the air/T&G a like flight...to enjoy..

Merci

Gad

Reader's Question - Twin Hire or Group in Southern France

Steve Devereux writes:

Good morning folks

Is anyone aware of a twin available for hire in southern France, or is there a group with one that I might be able to join?

If no and no to the above, are there any pilots in SW France who might be interested in joining a group if I set one up?

I reckon 4 or 5 would be a good number to aim for if so.

Thanks all

Regards, Steve Devereux
steve@devereux.fm based near Pau.

Readers's Question─French-based UK Flight Examiner

Thomas Carré writes:

I'm a FO based in Paris, holding a UK-Issued EASA licence.

I meet all the requirements for SEP/TMG revalidation by experience, I'm just looking for a UK FE to check my logbook and sign my licence.

Would you know someone in France who is able to do that?

Many thanks,

Thomas Carré.