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A Seasonal Journey Along the French Coast Leg 3 LFEC to LFEQ (98nm)

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 LFEC, fly to and land at LFEQ (99 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 0935Z LFEC LFEQ Shaun Dale Airbus Helicopters H-160 (H160) -21 ft/m 98 nm 00:53 View
15MAR25 1722Z LFEC LFEQ Ironbird Cirrus SR22 Turbo (S22T) -154 ft/m 98 nm 00:35 View
26FEB25 0843Z LFEC LFEQ BelBro Aveko VL-3 (VL3) -52 ft/m 5747 nm 00:25 View
24FEB25 2034Z LFEC LFEQ ISidiou5 Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -174 ft/m 103 nm 00:55 View
22FEB25 1143Z LFEC LFEQ Tigershark 74 Diamond DA-62 (DA62) -379 ft/m 99 nm 00:43 View
16FEB25 1506Z LFEC LFEQ Restoring 226 BELLANCA Viking (BL17) -377 ft/m 100 nm 00:32 View
15FEB25 2114Z LFEC LFEQ Cyulator Pilatus PC-12 (PC12) -317 ft/m 106 nm 00:30 View
11FEB25 1051Z LFEC LFEQ MDA009 ZD983 RAF -85 ft/m 110 nm 00:43 View
10FEB25 1753Z LFEC LFEQ Quasar Core Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -44 ft/m 99 nm 00:46 View
10FEB25 1534Z LFEC LFEQ Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -184 ft/m 99 nm 00:18 View
09FEB25 1802Z LFEC LFEQ Scorpio49 Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) -158 ft/m 121 nm 00:29 View

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