Some usefull info
(from the south of France at this very moment)
Heli-surface permit is valid for 6 years
General info (very useful and lots of references)
http://flyinfrance.free.fr/
Gouvernement
http://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/
In particular official Heli-Paths
http://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv....set_aip_fr.htm
High altitude
http://www.afpm.org/AFPMfiches-diffusion.htm
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