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A Seasonal Journey Along the French Coast Leg 5 LFBH to LFBD (84nm)

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 LFBH, fly to and land at LFBD (84 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 1119Z LFBH LFBD Shaun Dale Britten-Norman Turbine Islander/Defender (BN2T) -52 ft/m 96 nm 00:41 View
15MAR25 1842Z LFBH LFBD Ironbird Cirrus SR22 Turbo (S22T) -162 ft/m 85 nm 00:29 View
26FEB25 1141Z LFBH LFBD BelBro Aveko VL-3 (VL3) -145 ft/m 86 nm 00:16 View
24FEB25 2234Z LFBH LFBD ISidiou5 Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -154 ft/m 88 nm 00:47 View
24FEB25 1650Z LFBH LFBD Tigershark 74 Beechcraft King Air 90 (BE9L) -295 ft/m 84 nm 00:38 View
17FEB25 1241Z LFBH LFBD Restoring 226 Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star (DA40) -28 ft/m 86 nm 00:40 View
16FEB25 1740Z LFBH LFBD Cyulator Pilatus PC-12 (PC12) -175 ft/m 101 nm 00:29 View
11FEB25 1254Z LFBH LFBD MDA009 Lama SA315B Aerospatiale -190 ft/m 90 nm 00:53 View
10FEB25 2000Z LFBH LFBD Quasar Core Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -24 ft/m 94 nm 00:43 View
10FEB25 1612Z LFBH LFBD Viperstrike95 Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -120 ft/m 84 nm 00:13 View
10FEB25 1446Z LFBH LFBD Scorpio49 Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) -210 ft/m 99 nm 00:27 View

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