Obtaining permission to fly PFA Types into France
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Obtaining permission to fly PFA Types into France
Folks
I understand that for some time now it has been a requirement to obtain prior permission from the relevent authorities to take a PFA type over the water.
Could anyone tell me how to go about obtaining permission? I flew a Luton minor to France in 1998 without any problems. Does obtaining prior permission take long and if so, does this mean that trips will have to be planned months in advance?
I'm also interested in the requirements to continue down into Spain with a PFA type. Any advice will be well received.
Bill
I understand that for some time now it has been a requirement to obtain prior permission from the relevent authorities to take a PFA type over the water.
Could anyone tell me how to go about obtaining permission? I flew a Luton minor to France in 1998 without any problems. Does obtaining prior permission take long and if so, does this mean that trips will have to be planned months in advance?
I'm also interested in the requirements to continue down into Spain with a PFA type. Any advice will be well received.
Bill
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(1) the ever splendid PFA has recently negotiated, in effect, a block exemption for PFA types
(2) check on the PFA's own very detailed website and/or ask the PFA for more info
(3) have a good trip
Which reminds me, must renew my PFA sub
(2) check on the PFA's own very detailed website and/or ask the PFA for more info
(3) have a good trip
Which reminds me, must renew my PFA sub
Correct me if I'm wrong here but the exemption is for Homebuilt aircraft only and not for factory maufactured PFA permit aircraft which may require a specific permission from the appropriate authority.
Spiney
I checked the PFA site about this a couple of days ago or is this even more recent?
Spiney
I checked the PFA site about this a couple of days ago or is this even more recent?
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I haven't checked the PFA site recently Spiney and assume that you are right. I don't fly a PFA permit type myself but got the impression from a Cub owner that his aircraft was covered by the general permission to fly in France, although he may have been misinformed. Anyway, best bet is to check the PFA site (which includes a rather sleepy bulletin board) and/or ask the PFA themselves.
