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Old 9th May 2010, 17:59
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Midnight Blue
 
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In southern Germany this afternoon even Gliders were no longer permitted to fly! I would like to have someone to explain to me, what harm volcanic ash can do to a glider???
The DFS (German ATC) told me at the phone, the FIR Munich is a "NO FLY ZONE" today.
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