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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02APR25 1031Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Shaun Dale | Camair 480 Twin Navion (TNAV) | -5 ft/m | 117 nm | 00:48 | View | |
15MAR25 1812Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Ironbird | Cirrus SR22 Turbo (S22T) | -139 ft/m | 162 nm | 00:50 | View | |
26FEB25 1119Z | LFEQ | LFBH | BelBro | Aveko VL-3 (VL3) | -33 ft/m | 5720 nm | 00:36 | View | |
24FEB25 2141Z | LFEQ | LFBH | ISidiou5 | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -66 ft/m | 115 nm | 01:01 | View | |
24FEB25 1537Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Tigershark 74 | Cessna 404 Titan (C404) | -296 ft/m | 111 nm | 00:49 | View | |
16FEB25 2052Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Restoring 226 | Diamond Twin Star (DA42) | -341 ft/m | 115 nm | 00:44 | View | |
16FEB25 1637Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Cyulator | Pilatus PC-12 (PC12) | -186 ft/m | 116 nm | 00:33 | View | |
11FEB25 1145Z | LFEQ | LFBH | MDA009 | Beechcraft Duke (BE60) | -62 ft/m | 119 nm | 00:33 | View | |
10FEB25 1906Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Quasar Core | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -105 ft/m | 136 nm | 01:02 | View | |
10FEB25 1556Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Viperstrike95 | Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) | -421 ft/m | 118 nm | 00:20 | View | |
10FEB25 1355Z | LFEQ | LFBH | Scorpio49 | Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) | -275 ft/m | 131 nm | 00:30 | View |
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