Musings about Tunisia...

[Katamarino]

Has anyone flown GA into Tunis, or maybe Algeria? I am idly contemplating the summer's flying...

[Artistic Intention]

I've been into Tunis. It's a bit of a ballsache. You need a clearance number for your flight plan and you will need to pre-arrange avgas as it is not normally available. Lots of faffing to get from the apron into the terminal and through customs etc. Repeat faffing to get back out again.

[172driver]

Never been there myself but know a French guy who has (Algeria). Seems to be doable with some planning and avoiding Algiers. PM me for his details.

On a different note, I'd suggest to stick this query also in the Italian forum. They are closer to Tunisia and chances are someone has been there.

[Sam Rutherford]

Hoping that this doesn't constitute advertising :O but we fly regularly into Tunisia and Libya (and Algeria next year).

Safe flights, Sam.

[Sam Rutherford]

Sorry, additionally, the whole region will be very warm :eek: in July-Sept - more of an issue personally than for your machine, so a personal thing, but not to be underestimated.

Sam.


If you are flying a low-wing, then drink lots of water!

[Katamarino]

A Jet-A-burning low-wing it would be! Although I first have to address the challenge of the club's insurance only covering "Europe", it now seems...

[Sam Rutherford]

Hi Katamarino;

That's not usually a problem, you can even extend for the geographical limits and duration of your trip - you might have to pay extra for that, of course:hmm:

Safe flights, Sam.

[Katamarino]

Looks like insurance will be ok!

Does anyone have a source of AIP info for Tunis that doesn't involve paying them 200 Euros to order a CD-ROM..? :}

[DLT1939]

Tunisian AIP here:

English index ( Frame set ) (http://www.oaca.nat.tn/english/index_pro_services_eng.htm)

[Katamarino]

Yes, I found that, but could not find any actual AIP information; if you click on "AIP" you just get that Warning page. All I could find was a link asking for 200 Euro for a CD-ROM.

[Sam Rutherford]

If you want everything, then you may have to pay the Eur200. If you want a few specific items then your clearance agent will be able to let you know.

Safe flights, Sam.

[AfricanEagle]

Yes, I found that, but could not find any actual AIP information; if you click on "AIP" you just get that Warning page.

Click side bar of said page, you get the warning again but at top you click on "generalitie" "enroute" "aerodromes": it opens all teh AIP.

[Katamarino]

Aha, thanks AE, that's great; don't know how I missed that!

[Katamarino]

Does anyone know how to go about getting a clearance number? I have googled, and read the AIP front to back, but there seems nothing related to private VFR flights and getting permission; only for commercial, or special flights (VIP, etc).

I have tried a handling agent that was recommended, but they are very unresponsive (1 week+ to even answer an email), and I am starting to think I should not rely on them.

[Sam Rutherford]

Hi Katamarino,

Was that ours? Normally they're very good.

Otherwise, go through White Rose Aviation - who are exceptional.

Best regards, Sam.

[Katamarino]

Thanks Sam, I have heard good things about them before. I'll give them a go! Yes, it was your guys, unfortunately. Someone called "Anis" was, eventually, replying; but I've not heard for a week despite chasing.

[Sam Rutherford]

Okay, try Mike at White Rose, tell him Sam says Hi!

Cheers, Sam.

[flyingfemme]

Another vote for Mike - he does all my stuff...

[AfricanEagle]

Katamarino, when are you thinking of going?

I am also considering some tea in the desert.

[Katamarino]

We'll be in Tunisia from the 10th to the 14th of August. On the way down, we'll stop for fuel in Italy on the 7th, and then spend a few nights in Corsica. It'd be nice to see you!