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.
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Date | Departure | Arrival | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Flight time | ||
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17MAR25 1739Z | LFMT | LFML | Ironbird | Quest Kodiak (KODI) | -30 ft/m | 55 nm | 00:19 | View | |
07MAR25 1555Z | LFMT | LFML | Tigershark 74 | Cirrus SR22 Turbo (S22T) | -466 ft/m | 55 nm | 01:02 | View | |
26FEB25 2016Z | LFMT | LFML | BelBro | Aveko VL-3 (VL3) | -78 ft/m | 63 nm | 00:13 | View | |
26FEB25 1449Z | LFMT | LFML | ISidiou5 | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -83 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:36 | View | |
20FEB25 1246Z | LFMT | LFML | Restoring 226 | Beechcraft 35 Bonanza (BE35) | -680 ft/m | 55 nm | 00:21 | View | |
18FEB25 0113Z | LFMT | LFML | Cyulator | Cessna 414 Chancellor (C414) | -129 ft/m | 75 nm | 00:24 | View | |
12FEB25 1214Z | LFMT | LFML | MDA009 | Beech 60 Royal Turbine Duke (B60T) | -90 ft/m | 55 nm | 00:16 | View | |
11FEB25 1717Z | LFMT | LFML | Scorpio49 | Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) | -62 ft/m | 61 nm | 00:16 | View | |
11FEB25 0137Z | LFMT | LFML | Quasar Core | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -11 ft/m | 183 nm | 01:26 | View | |
10FEB25 1735Z | LFMT | LFML | Viperstrike95 | Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) | -116 ft/m | 55 nm | 00:10 | View |
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