Flight Planning
This section of the website considers the various issues relating to planning a journey outside the UK, although some of the contents will be relevant to internal flights also.
UK Points of Departure - requirements for leaving from private fields as well as major airfields
Strategies for crossing the Channel
Europe Points of Arrival - the main destinations in Europe reviewed
Customs Requirements for Departures and Arrivals in UK and France
Documents checklist - what documents you need to take with you
Flying microlights in France - important information
French Restricted and Prohibited Areas
Using the Radio Overseas - including radio calls to make in the circuit
Fuel Duty Drawback - claim a refund of the tax on fuel in your tank when you leave the UK
