Permission to fly in (w) Russia

[Mogas Man]

Can anyone here direct me to a resource to enable me to determine the viability of a VFR flight in a permit or microlight a/c to Western Russia.?

I have been told that rules relating to private aviation in Russia have been significantly relaxed. Specifically the need to have a Russian speaking navigator on board. ( A distinct advantage given that I want to fly there in a 2 seater along with a friend !!)

I did check out the AIC which, initially is translatable...but then turns 'native' once you start to click further into that resource . Emails I have sent the address cited in the AIC section have previously remained unanswered.

Any help appreciated

R

[Mark 1]

It might be worth contacting one of the specialist firms for obtaining clearances (such as this) (http://www.whiteroseaviation.co.uk/).

Otherwise contact the national authority directly with your request. The AIP should have a contact address in the GEN section.

[Romeo Tango]

Last time I looked into it the Russians were deeply unfriendly to avgas powered aircraft unless you can show that you can get in and out on one tank or can show that there are local supplies of avgas. I'm not sure they admit the possibility of mogas in any aircraft whatever your flight manual may say.

This is from a couple of years ago, I maybe out of date.

I use flight clearance agents called Overflight who will know more,
see Overflight flight clearance specialists (http://www.overflight.co.uk/)

Bill

[achimha]

Make sure you check the maps early on -- large parts of Russia have airspace A from the ground up.

A good trip report is here: Mathias Rust - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Rust)

[Ultranomad]

I have been told that rules relating to private aviation in Russia have been significantly relaxed. Specifically the need to have a Russian speaking navigator on board. ( A distinct advantage given that I want to fly there in a 2 seater along with a friend !!)
In practice, it's a bit of a misconception. The real problem is similar to many other countries - many ATCOs simply don't speak English. Currently, only CONTROL frequencies (except a few very remote ones, like UHMK) and international airports are guaranteed to have English-speaking ATCOs.