Have flown to Santander a couple of times, but not La Coruna.
Useful tip:
Spain is fairly unique in requiring you to carry your aircraft insurance certificate, and a Spanish translation thereof.
Fri Feb 21, 2003 10:16 am
#8371
Mon Feb 24, 2003 12:10 am
#8372
Thanks Mark... how did you get on at Santander? The flight there, language, fees, etc?
Mon Feb 24, 2003 11:38 am
#8373
Nige
Routing was Redhill, Deauville, La Rochelle, Biarrittz, Santander as a 7-ship (lose) formation. Biarrittz is only about 9 miles from the Spanish border with the Pyranese rising in the background. Followed the rocky coastline from Biarrittz to Santander talking to San Sebastian, Bilboa (squawk given for their area) en route. Santander has a long runway with ILS (made interestng due to surrounding mountains), and easy VFR reporting points inbound / outbound. All RT was in good English as was conversation with the ground staff at Santander. The airport has a full terminal for commercial ops. with restaurant, bar, hotels desk, etc. No problems filing flight plans, getting weather, paying fees, etc. Landing and parking for 3 days was the miserly sum of
Routing was Redhill, Deauville, La Rochelle, Biarrittz, Santander as a 7-ship (lose) formation. Biarrittz is only about 9 miles from the Spanish border with the Pyranese rising in the background. Followed the rocky coastline from Biarrittz to Santander talking to San Sebastian, Bilboa (squawk given for their area) en route. Santander has a long runway with ILS (made interestng due to surrounding mountains), and easy VFR reporting points inbound / outbound. All RT was in good English as was conversation with the ground staff at Santander. The airport has a full terminal for commercial ops. with restaurant, bar, hotels desk, etc. No problems filing flight plans, getting weather, paying fees, etc. Landing and parking for 3 days was the miserly sum of
Mon Feb 24, 2003 12:57 pm
#8374
Mark - many thanks
Mon Feb 24, 2003 12:57 pm
#8375
Sorry Mark - how long did it take to get there?
Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:33 pm
#8376
PA28 brakes-to-brakes times at about 110 - 115 knots cruise
Redhill to Dinard (not Deauville ) : 2:10
Dinard to La Rochelle : 1:45
La Rochelle to Biarrittz : 1:55
Biarrittz to Santander : 1:20
Total : 7:10
Redhill to Dinard (not Deauville ) : 2:10
Dinard to La Rochelle : 1:45
La Rochelle to Biarrittz : 1:55
Biarrittz to Santander : 1:20
Total : 7:10