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Old 30th Jan 2006, 19:52
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Originally Posted by ronnie3585
I'm planning a bit of a trip around Europe this summer, touch wood, and I would love to do a touch and go in Schipol in my 172. ?
Ronnie,
T&Gs are exactly what these airports are NOT for. In most cases you won't get a clearance for it and if you do, you only further the - already prevalent - notion of 'let's keep GA out'. By all means, fly into big aiports, I do it all the time and it's great. But please do everyone a favour and DO NOT waste the controllers' time !

That said, have a great trip around Europe

PS: you will find landing fees and handling charges to vary wildly, better to check in advance to avoid melting the plastic
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