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A Seasonal Journey Along the French Coast Leg 1 LFAT to LFRC (130nm)

This is a virtual airline achievement created by FireFly Air.

The morning mist was just lifting from the Channel as I departed Atterri airfield (LFAT) in Normandy. My trusty Cessna 172 lifted gracefully into the crisp morning air, beginning what would become an unforgettable journey around the French coast.

Saint-Brieuc (LFRC) welcomed me with its dramatic coastline, where I stopped briefly to fuel up and sample a perfect butter croissant. The weather held beautifully as I continued to Ouessant (LFEC), that remote sentinel of an island marking France's westernmost point. The approach there was challenging but exhilarating, with Atlantic winds testing my skills.

Quimper (LFEQ) offered a pleasant lunch stop, its medieval cathedral spires visible from miles away. La Rochelle (LFBH) came next, where I spent the night watching sailboats dance in the old harbor. The following morning brought me to Bordeaux-Mérignac (LFBD), its vast vineyards stretching to the horizon like a patchwork quilt.

Biarritz (LFBZ) marked my turn at the Spanish border, the Pyrenees looming majestically to the south. At Carcassonne (LFCG), I couldn't resist an overnight stay to explore the fairy-tale medieval citadel. Perpignan (LFMP) and Montpellier (LFMT) offered quick tech stops, the Mediterranean now a constant companion of brilliant blue.

Marseille-Provence (LFML) provided a dramatic penultimate landing, the limestone cliffs of the Calanques glowing golden in the late afternoon sun. Finally, Nice-Côte d'Azur (LFMN) welcomed me with its legendary approach over the azure waters, palm trees swaying in the evening breeze. Ten days, ten airports, and countless memories of France's stunning coastline from above.

The story is based on a C172 but use whatever takes your fancy.

Criteria

Depart from LFAT, fly to and land at LFRC (131 NM). Your landing rate must not exceed 700 f/m.

You will be awarded XP 200 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
26MAR25 2213Z LFAT LFRC Pappa_Razzi Cessna 414 Chancellor (C414) -51 ft/m 130 nm 00:37 View
08MAR25 1829Z LFAT LFRC Ironbird Beechcraft King Air 90 (BE9L) -102 ft/m 136 nm 00:45 View
24FEB25 1054Z LFAT LFRC Shaun Dale Piper Malibu Meridian (P46T) -50 ft/m 141 nm 00:54 View
20FEB25 1549Z LFAT LFRC BelBro Piper PA-24 Comanche (PA24) -75 ft/m 174 nm 01:10 View
18FEB25 1923Z LFAT LFRC ISidiou5 Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -145 ft/m 136 nm 01:14 View
15FEB25 1810Z LFAT LFRC Cyulator Edgley Optica (OPCA) -40 ft/m 172 nm 01:37 View
10FEB25 1448Z LFAT LFRC Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -185 ft/m 130 nm 00:21 View
10FEB25 1155Z LFAT LFRC MDA009 Airbus Helicopters H-160 (H160) -92 ft/m 130 nm 01:05 View
09FEB25 2307Z LFAT LFRC Quasar Core Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -15 ft/m 155 nm 01:15 View
09FEB25 1950Z LFAT LFRC Restoring 226 BELLANCA Viking (BL17) -252 ft/m 208 nm 01:05 View
09FEB25 1525Z LFAT LFRC Scorpio49 Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) -117 ft/m 182 nm 00:40 View
09FEB25 1044Z LFAT LFRC Tigershark 74 Cessna 404 Titan (C404) -354 ft/m 130 nm 00:57 View

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