AF, BS &VT thanks for your replies. Between you, you have explained it well and yes, AF, - I did know about the flight plan requirements! Ce la vie, comme tu dite (don't get at my spelling)
Final question, I can understand your point, AF, about hangers, but does the wind effect Cannes itself that much? It seems to be much further to the east than the Rhone Valley. I'll be based there for a while- do I need to worry about getting the a/c tied down and are tie down spots easily available?
D&O