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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03JUN25 1312Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Shaun Dale | Camair 480 Twin Navion (TNAV) | -22 ft/m | 121 nm | 00:42 | View | |
17MAR25 0844Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Ironbird | Cessna 404 Titan (C404) | -168 ft/m | 121 nm | 00:49 | View | |
27FEB25 1329Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Tigershark 74 | A-7H Corsair II 116th | -315 ft/m | 119 nm | 00:32 | View | |
26FEB25 1544Z | LFBZ | LFCG | BelBro | Aveko VL-3 (VL3) | -95 ft/m | 124 nm | 00:23 | View | |
24FEB25 2343Z | LFBZ | LFCG | ISidiou5 | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -190 ft/m | 121 nm | 01:02 | View | |
18FEB25 1150Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Restoring 226 | Piper Cherokee (P28A) | -323 ft/m | 121 nm | 00:58 | View | |
16FEB25 2053Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Cyulator | Pilatus PC-12 (PC12) | -225 ft/m | 124 nm | 00:31 | View | |
12FEB25 1102Z | LFBZ | LFCG | MDA009 | Beech 60 Royal Turbine Duke (B60T) | -141 ft/m | 138 nm | 00:40 | View | |
11FEB25 1455Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Scorpio49 | Piaggio P.180 Avanti (P180) | -134 ft/m | 130 nm | 00:31 | View | |
10FEB25 2211Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Quasar Core | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -66 ft/m | 129 nm | 01:04 | View | |
10FEB25 1651Z | LFBZ | LFCG | Viperstrike95 | Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) | -521 ft/m | 117 nm | 00:19 | View |
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