Ukraine and more
We have been with 4 Grummman (UK, Germany, CR) aircraft in th Ukraine, as well. Yes, the contr is changing. We came from Jasionka EPRZ ( good pace, all what you need) and flew to UKLN Chernivitsi. Excellent first stop airfield. For all flights n the Ukrain an english speaking controller was requested. From there to Odessa Aeroclub UKKO. No navigator anymore required for airspace G. We were claimed to be th first group flynign on it!s own. VFR Maps, AIP, etc now avaiable via internet. AIS with the delivery of permits very slowly. Several fax just did not come into their hands. Only 2-3 persons avalable for the whole GAA stuff. You better have a local contact to speed up the burocratic things. AVGAS not available at the international airports. Our fuel was
organized in advance and the barrels came via truck from Kiev. Good qualty. 3.60 USD per liter. But have better a fuel filter with you. From UKOO to the Crimea a grass strip at the west side. If you don't speak Russian, you defintely need friends on the ground, as we had. Leaving the Ukraine from UKOO. Burocratic delay. N registered aircraft make th tings more complicate. 150 USD per aircraft.
From UKOO to Tulcea. Excellent field with fast and professional service. AVGAS
yes. Next was Sabiha Goekcen LTFJ. Be prepared for heavy communication and be familiar with the VFR approach.
Great flight by crossing the Bosporos. Permit as part of th flightplan only requested for N aircraft.
In Turkey, foreign aircraft mus follow IFR routings. LTFJ is expensive. With the support of the local aeroclub, the things are cheaper. The 14 days Grumman flight headed further down to Samos, Corfu, Dubrovnik and Losinje. But thats another story...