| IMO not a good idea flying around VFR in France if you don't understand French. OK, you will be safe enough in controlled airspace as the controllers speak English, but outside of controlled airspace you are flying radio blind. Imagine a French-speaking pilot bumbling around in the UK speaking French? Obviously no other VFR pilot would have a clue where he was. Same applies in France - most VFR pilots and AFIS don't speak English. OK, it is *legal* for you to fly VFR with English r/t but I don't think it is a good idea frankly.
I think to fly in France you should either fly IFR (when English is ok) or if you wish to fly VFR you should have ICAO level 4 French.
Just something to bear in mind - have a good flight! |