I have a free slot then The wx looks good over a fairly big area
although the “993” LOW might move in on Monday, so it might be good only for a day trip.
I’ll be flying to Northern Italy this weekend (probably Calcinate, see http://www.euroga.org/forums/trips-airports/4472-recent-experience-with-lilc-calcinate-del-pesce). I’m busy on Saturday but if you guys meet somewhere reasonably close-by (including Switzerland, Southern Germany, max. Portoroz) on Sunday, I could show up there.
The Expo is still on in Milano, but then there’s the issues with Bresso, unfortunately. :-( http://www.euroga.org/forums/trips-airports/4021-milano-bresso-needs-help?page=1
I am going somewhere Sunday. Have not decided where yet, but most probably within 90 minutes of LFPT. Caen and Granville are two options I consider :-)
For me, it needs Customs/Immigration. LFAT is one popular option But 90 mins from LFPT is a big radius. I have never done Rouen LFPO or Granville LFRF – are they flyable from the UK?
Peter wrote:
Rouen LFPO or Granville LFRF – are they flyable from the UK?
Rouen LFOP is ok (6hrs Customs PNR). Avgas available but I suspect the TB20 could make it back to Shoreham without refuelling
Granville LFRF used to have Customs but it was withdrawn a couple of years ago.
Is the restaurant at Calais LFAC open these days? I’ve lost track of it.
LFOP does have customs/immigration but the airport restaurant is closed during weekends and the drive into town is longish. Granville would require landing at Caen LFRK or Cherbourg to clear immigration. The advantage of LFRK is that the landing fee is a steal!
In Granville there are several restaurants in walking distance from the field. Of course LFAT aka L2K has an excellent brasserie right there next to the terminal building.
TJ wrote:
Is the restaurant at Calais LFAC open these days? I’ve lost track of it.
I called the restaurant at Calais. They will be open on Sunday until 17:00 LT (15 UTC). They do not yet know when they will close for annual leave!
The nice thing about Granville is that you can walk to the beach in a few minutes. That is not the case in Calais.
Personally, FWIW, I am not keen on just flying to an airport and eating in the cafe/restaurant right there.
I guess this is why Le Touquet is so popular. You get a nice walk, 20mins, and a nice town with lots of nice places to eat.
I don’t recall Caen having anything of note, and the town is not much better except for the very good museum. But I may have missed something…
I have been to the Calais restaurant a few times. It’s OK. Same with Cherbourg, where the town is a fair distance away; I went there on a Sunday and most of it was shut.
Personally, FWIW, I am not keen on just flying to an airport and eating in the cafe/restaurant right there.
I do not disagree with that. I like things to be in walking/biking distance, which is one of the things that makes L2K great; city center within walking distance, and bike rental at the airfield. And if you are thirsty upon arrival, you can always get refreshed at the local restaurant before making it into town
Sun/Mon still looks good…