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A Seasonal Journey Along the French Coast Leg 2 LFRC to LFEC (158nm)

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 LFRC, fly to and land at LFEC (159 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
02APR25 0835Z LFRC LFEC Shaun Dale Beechcraft Duke (BE60) -198 ft/m 171 nm 00:48 View
09MAR25 1836Z LFRC LFEC Ironbird Cessna 404 Titan (C404) -169 ft/m 159 nm 00:43 View
25FEB25 1007Z LFRC LFEC BelBro Aveko VL-3 (VL3) -117 ft/m 227 nm 00:41 View
20FEB25 1158Z LFRC LFEC Tigershark 74 Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -320 ft/m 158 nm 00:53 View
18FEB25 2053Z LFRC LFEC ISidiou5 Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -111 ft/m 158 nm 01:23 View
15FEB25 1936Z LFRC LFEC Cyulator Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -152 ft/m 181 nm 00:46 View
11FEB25 0951Z LFRC LFEC MDA009 Socata TBM-850 (TBM8) -167 ft/m 181 nm 00:50 View
10FEB25 1835Z LFRC LFEC Restoring 226 Beechcraft 35 Bonanza (BE35) -181 ft/m 160 nm 00:59 View
10FEB25 1655Z LFRC LFEC Quasar Core Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -90 ft/m 182 nm 01:15 View
10FEB25 1514Z LFRC LFEC Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -330 ft/m 158 nm 00:24 View
09FEB25 1650Z LFRC LFEC Scorpio49 Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) -225 ft/m 219 nm 00:43 View

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