Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but it remains the pilots responsibility to remain compliant. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information; you are the pilot in command!
Usefull links
Details on requirements when flying abroad can be found on BMMA page
General Aviation Guide (2024): official government page
Handy guide can be also found here:
Airfield info
Clench Common (51°23’23.8″N 1°44’00.7″W)
👉 Latitude: 51.3899407
👉 Longitude: -1.7335224
Time Zone: Europe/London (GMT +1:00)
GAR
In accordance with Sections 35 and 64 of CEMA an operator or pilot of a GA
aircraft is required to report international (including Ireland) or Channel Island flights
to or from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Timing requirements
The information required must be submitted no earlier than 48 hours and no later
than 2 hours prior to the expected time of departure.
Approved submission methods
The information required must be supplied to the Home Office using one of these
methods:
• the Border Force digital application submit-general-aviation-report (sGAR)
which is a free-to-use Government digital service;
• an approved third-party flying application5 or through an approved system
connection that has been developed in accordance with Border Force
requirements as listed here Providing information about international general
aviation flights – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
When submitting information via sGAR using the online web form, you must insert an
ICAO or IATA designation for your departure and arrival locations. You cannot insert
ZZZZ or YYYY. If your departure and/or arrival location does not have an ICAO or
IATA designation, you must add latitude and longitude co-ordinates in the degree,
minutes and seconds format.
for Clench Common details see “Airfield info” section above
sGAR form: https://www.submit-general-aviation-report.service.gov.uk/welcome/index
Customs
🛫🛬 Flying to/from France
Calais LFAC: http://www.aeroport.capcalaisis.fr/pilot/
👉 Online form when arriving to Calais: http://www.aeroport.capcalaisis.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SCHENGEN-FLIGHT-FORECAST-ARRIVEE-A-CALAIS-DUNKERQUE.pdf
👉 Online form when departing from Calais: http://www.aeroport.capcalaisis.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SCHENGEN-FLIGHT-FORECAST-DEPART-DEPUIS-CALAIS-DUNKERQUE.pdf
Form must be sent to the email: ccoc-calais@douane.finances.gouv.fr at least 2h prior arrival/departure
Le Touquet (LFAT)
Info must be sent to the email: douane-aeroportletouquet@douane.finances.gouv.fr at least 2h prior arrival/departure
E-mail : douane-aeroportletouquet@douane.finances.gouv.fr or
TEL 09 70 27 08 26 – FAX : 03 21 31 45 55.
The customs request must include the following information:
– ACFT registration
– Captain’s name
– PAX names with passport number or identity card number
Flight plan
Please note, that depends on country, Flight plan must be submitted at least 1h prior departure. All times in SkyDemon are in ZULU. Reflect it while planning a departure.
👉Flightplan should be activated over radio (for example for UK on London Information frequency)
👉Flightplan must be closed over the phone after arrival (if you don’t close your flight plan within 15-30 min from estimated arrival, a rescue operation may be activated!). Some airfields offer a flight plan closure by Airfield Operations. Always check if this is the case.
Closing flight plan in UK: +44 (0)1489612792
Closing flight plan in FR: +33 1 56 310 310, option 2 (English), option 2 (Close a flight plan).
SkyDemon
(A guide to submit a flight plan)
Create your route. Assure you have a proper departure date and time chosen.
From “Route” choose “File Flightplan“
Update necessary data When all data are accurate “Continue” will become available. Make sure your Name and telephone are accurate. If there are errors in Flight Plan, you may get call from operator to confirm data.
Press continue
You will be prompted with readiness to “Send Flightplan“
If you don’t get a call back , usually it means provided data should be fine.