Approach plates

[PicMas]

Morning gents,

I am looking at doing a few relocation flights mainly within europe.

As I have limited experience flightplanning in this region, I would appreciate some help wrt flightplanning.

- What would be an efficient/ fast way to obtain approach charts for different airports in different countries?
I am aware of the Jeppview subscription service, that is however VERY expensive for 1-2 flights. Are there any viable alternatives?

regards

MAS

[enicalyth]

No 1 AIDU RAF sells to civil users. Very very reasonable prices.

For Europe there is a series of SEVEN spiral bound FLIPS as well as the customary punch-hole plates.

They produce en-route charts on good quality paper and the "usual" reference books similar in appearance ot Aerads but laid out differently.

Look 'em up on the net.

enny

[PicMas]

Sorry, but I´m having difficulty finding anything resembling approach plates on the "No 1 AIDU RAF"

I´m looking for a source from which to download approach plates (at a cost) for the route of flight, is that possible??

thnx

MAS

[moggiee]

Jeppessen can provide a CD ROM with the plates for a specified geographical area which you can then print off and use later.

[PicMas]

Thnx for the reply, I am aware of the Jeppview (Jeppesen) option, but its way too expensive for 1-2 flights. Does anybody know of a pay-pr-download option??

MAS

[orionsbelt]

PicMas

All approach plates for main Airports are available free via each countries AIP service. In the UK Its on the NATs Web site at;-
http://www.ais.org.uk/aes/login.jsp
You Just have to register.

Now the only problem is finding the ones for the EU.
I have found AIP for countries by google search.

Suggest you call the UK AIP service at uk dial code +44(0) 020 8745 3464
and ask for AIP support, they can either give you the links or a contact Number.
Additionally try JAA at

http://www.jaa.nl/contacts/contacts.html

Cheers ***

[PicMas]

OB, thanks a mill.!!!

Thats what I call useful information! Was not aware of that fact.

rgds

MAS

[orionsbelt]

Try thefollowing

http://www.pplir.org/pdfs/European%20AIS%20AIP%20Web%20Site%20Inventory.pdf

And French

http://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/html/frameset_aip_fr.htm

Cheers ***

[theWings]

PicMas,

You can get individual sets of plates from Jeppesen (01293 842400), at about £9 a set. Unfortunately, they don't supply them as downloadable so it's 3 days to your door, which is a bit pants in this day and age.

Also, it's a one off service so check currency before you use them again a while later...

[Pole Hill]

Not to be pedantic, but it's €9 per set. Delivery via standard mail is €6, though they can send via a carrier for a surcharge. I got my charts in 3 days if I remember correctly :ok:
POL

[theWings]

Oh hell, I'll be Proper European one day! ;)

[Pole Hill]

With an outlet in England, you would think that Jeppesen would just charge us good old £'s. One day I'll be European, but I hope its not for a long time! :)
POL