This month we are joining forces with the VATSim Halfpenny Green Flight Club and AFIS / AGCS groups to put on an event spanning 3 separate evenings.

Starting at Wolverhampton Ha'Penny Green (EGBO) we fly to Lognes (LFPL) in France. Lognes (LFPL) is a fascinating GA airfield nestled southeast of central Paris. It is perfectly positioned for taking in Disney Land Paris or indeed a stroll along the Seine sampling the delights of the French capital.

During June, position yourself at Wolverhampton Ha'Penny Green, take a VFR flight to Lognes and enjoy the sights and sounds of Paris.

You can fly the route any time in June, however all members are encouraged to take part in at least one of these group flights.

Plan a route of your own choice from EGBO to LFPL, considering the requirements of controlled airspace in the UK and France. You will need to arrange to clear customs in the UK at Shoreham (EGKA) and in France at Le Touquet (LFAT), otherwise the route is up to you.

Check out the excellent French eAIS to support your flight planning. Due to its position within the Paris TMA, Lognes has a fascinating non-standard VFR approach and circuit arrangements.

You may use any aircraft (including helicopters) classified as GA (within the EASA "light" category), see club rules for details.

Before starting, check the weather. In accordance with VATSIM rules the wind direction should be the same as real-world. This event is strictly VFR, so all other aspects of the weather should be adjusted to avoid the disappointment of being rained or fogged in.

This event should be fun for all, both pilots and controllers. If your enjoyment is impaired by "un-sportsmanlike" ATC, let someone know so senior club members can pass on your concerns.

If you get something wrong, such as entering controlled airspace without authority, learn from the experience and follow instructions - even if requested to 'disconnect'.
Don't forget it is better to ask a club member or ATC when unsure rather than flying on causing confusion and mayhem!

Air Traffic Services are being planned for the following sessions.

• Tuesday 9th June 18:30 to 20:30z
  EGBO to EGKA
• Thursday 11th June 18:30 to 20:30z
  EGKA to LFAT
• Tuesday 16th June 18:30 to 20:30z
  LFAT to LFPL

Take care not to let our TeamSpeak Chat cut across ATC. Stop any conversation immediately the R/T comes alive, and then continue if "he wasn't talking to us". This is difficult because when talking on TeamSpeak you cannot hear the R/T. So be aware that ATC might be trying to contact a member. If anyone hears R/T which appears to be ignored and it is a club member being called, on TS, say "ATC is calling XXXX/one of us". Then everyone stop talking until ATC calls again and makes contact. Remember that if ATC tells you "standby" It means "Wait, don't call me, I will come back to you as soon as I can." - Busy with a more urgent problem. LISTEN out for non-club traffic.

Half a star for departing Wolverhampton Ha'Penny Green (EGBO) and half a star for arriving at Lognes (LFPL) during June 2026.

French eAIS can be found here: https://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/
X-Plane 12 scenery for Lognes: https://forums.x-plane.org/files/file/96526-lfpl-lognes/
MSFS scenery for Lognes: https://flightsim.to/addon/15150/lfpl-lognes-airport/threads/official

Event Idea: William Martin
Event planning: William Martin
Briefing: Colin Parker