First flight to UK
Hi all,
Finally my first post after years of reading good usable advices from a lot of PPRuNers
Well, I'm planning towards my first flight to the UK but still have some questions about the paperwork required.
I'm intending to fly from my local club to Ostend (EBOS) and from there to Damyns Hall (EGML). There's no problem regarding paperwork or prior notification at Ostend as they have customs service which is required before flying to an UK airfield but Damyns Hall on the other hand has according to the AIP customs and immigration service by arrangement. Also not really a problem but I'm in doubt what papers I have to send and to who just as which agencies I have to contact. I have leafed through the AIP and many websites of guys with this kind of experience but I'm not yet sure I get it.
So, you have customs, immigration and special branch agencies and the GAR form which in my opinion must be used to inform these agencies. If I understand it correctly you just forward the GAR to the NCU at least 4 hours in advance of your arrival via email [email protected] and check on the number 0870 785 3600 whether it is accepted. NCU will forward the GAR to all the involved agencies.Right?
After Damyns Hall I'm planning to fly to Le Touquet where customs facilities are available and which you have to notify of your arrival 2 hours before ETA by email or fax. In the UK for outward flights to EU countries there is no obligation to advice customs of your departure. May I understand this as I can depart from EGML to LFAT with just sending the flight plan and informing LFAT customs of my arrival and that's it?
I have also signed up with NATS so I will be able to send a flight plan when returning back to the mainland and found these numbers to check whether the flight plan is accepted: 0845 6010483 or 01489 612792.
Also paid attention to the reference guide to UK phraseologie as it seems that this subject also differs a little from what I'm used to. By the way, really a very good reference to read.
It's for me probably even excited as it is for UK guys who also want to cross the channel in opposite direction for the first time so you will certainly understand I would like to be somewhat prepared so I can enjoy the trip.
So in case I have made a mistake somewhere or there is still something important missing, please let me know. Your help would be highly appreciated. 
Last edited by torob; 19th May 2010 at 07:55.