Category Archives: Flying
Venice – Dubrovnik
Last year we did two big trips: one to Portugal and one back from Dakar. This year we had some brainstormings of where we could go: we considered going back Continue Reading →
So Hot in Rodez
Works was to be done in our house near Rodez, so we did what we were supposed to do: take the plane, fly there, and work ! One problem though: Continue Reading →
Just some night flying
Early this year, it was itching so strong that I set out to do a short night IFR flight from Lille (LFQQ) to Le Touquet (LFAT) and back with my Continue Reading →
Back from Africa – Full 8-day trip report
Back from Africa – Preparation With the five co-owners of Papa Charlie, our 1978 Piper Turbo Arrow III, we had spoken for some time to flying to Dakar tracing back Continue Reading →
Back from Africa – Day 8 – Bordeaux-Lille
Last day of our Back from Africa adventure. I flew both flights yesterday, so Fred was Pilot-in-command today. He had prepped a nice detour from Bordeaux,over the Medoc wine region Continue Reading →
Back from Africa – Day 7 – Marrakech-Jerez-Bordeaux
We started the day full of good ambitious plans: we were the first at breakfast in our Medina hotel, we had ordered a taxi, and he showed up in time, Continue Reading →
Back from Africa – Day 6 – Weather hold in Marrakesh
As expected yesterday, the weather was not good enough to fly today. An occluded and a cold front were passing over the Gibraltar Strait, affecting all cities such as Rabat, Continue Reading →
Back from Africa – Day 5 – Tan Tan-Marrakech
Fred and me are getting into an efficient travel routine. This flight adventure is becoming like a road trip with wings. We see each other at breakfast at 8am, discuss Continue Reading →
Back from Africa – Day 4 – Dakhla-Tan Tan
Hello all, thanks for following this blog and for your encouraging reactions! Today we had gorgeous weather for our trip from Dakhla (Western Sahara) to Tan Tan (south of Marocco) Continue Reading →