Channel crossing

Let's cross the channel together!


France or England, you're having a hard time choosing between the two? Worry not! We have a solution for you. Why not fly between France and England? And on this occasion, it is not two, but three fields that will be covered.

 PILOTS

VFR or IFR, fly between Lille (LFQQ), Jersey (EGJJ), or Gatwick (EGKK). Psssssst, we have a little something planned for you. The details are in the award section.


Here are the routes:

  • LFQQ - EGJJ: ABB R50 CAN G274 BEVAV
  • LFQQ - EGKK: TRACA B3 RINTI L10 DVR M189 LYD DCT LARCK KONAN
  • EGKK - LFQQ: ODVIK Y311 DVR L10 RINTI B3 TRACA - FL170 maximum
  • EGKK - EGJJ: NOVMA L620 SAM N63 LELNA - PBN O1S1 required
  • EGJJ - LFQQ: ORVAL V20 UPALO R111 EKRAS R491 LGL H20 DPE R50 ABB
  • EGJJ - EGKK: ORIST L982 VASUX


Please remember:

  • Have your up-to-date AIRAC and charts ready;
  • Departure from the gate can be delayed due to traffic;
  • You may be asked to follow headings or to hold, be prepared;
  • Pay attention not to obstruct an ongoing communication, particularly joining a new frequency;
  • Do not hesitate to carry on extra fuel in case you have to wait at some point;
  • Enjoy! :)


 CHARTS

LFQQ: SIA website

EGJJ: English AIP

EGKK: English AIP


 SCENERIES

LFQQ: IVAO FR [FSX/P3D/XP11/MSFS]

EGJJ: UK2000 [FS2004-FSX-P3D] ; RW26 SIMULATIONS [XPLANE 11] ; UK2000 [MSFS] 

EGKK: JENNASOFT [FSX-P3D] ; ORIGAMI STUDIO [XPLANE 11] ; FLIGHTSIM [MSFS] 

Event rules

Pilots, report your flight to get a point for the HQ "Event Pilot Award"  , after having flown at least one flight between two of the fields LFQQ/EGKK/EGJJ, within the time frame of the event.

Report your connection here


/!\ CAUTION: As previously announced, you will have the possibility to gain a divisional "pilot event award" point   in addition to the HQ Event Pilot Award cited above. You will have to match the following conditions:

  • Fly at least two legs;
  • Visit all three airports: LFQQ, EGJJ, and EGKK;
  • Fly one IFR leg and another VFR leg.