Hi,
I've used these forums countless times for questions, but can't really find anything current on UK - France trips...
I'm looking for a newbs guide to crossing the channel and the UK border into France.
So far I have found...
- Flight Plan - This isn't optional, I was going to use Sky Demons flight plan filing service. 2 days prior to departure, I've read is the best time frame for this.
- GAR - Again, not optional, I was going to use the OnlineGAR service.
- Life Vests - I'm not going more than 50NM away from land, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
- Waterproof bag - For electricals should the unthinkable happen.
- French paper maps - Plot the route from Sky Demon on the map just incase of failure.
- PLOG - I am going to use the Sky Demon generated PLOG, it's far more accurate than using a CRP-5.
- Weight and Balance - Usually going around the UK, this isn't something which is written down, more of a mental check of my current weight and MTOW. I've been told France may have an inspector which will want to see this?
Is there any other checks I need? I want to create myself a checklist and for any other PPL looking to take a trip over seas that's more current than 2007
Thanks in advance,
Tim