Napoleonic escapade and Great War sites by plane
3 passengers max. • 1h 40m flight time • Diamond Aircraft DA-40 TDI
Sightseeing flight
You will fly from Vendin-le-Vieil and come back. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the way.
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A private individual flying in their own free time who contributes to the total price through cost sharing.
Description
After taking off from the Lens-Bénifontaine flying club, head east of Arras for a flight over the Vimy Canadian Monument. Head for the Oise region, passing over the towns of Bapaume, Péronne and Noyon to discover the majestic Pierrefonds castle, built in the 14th century and restored by Viollet Le-Duc on commission from Napoleon III. Then on to the Palais de Compiègne, a former royal and imperial residence. On the return journey to Lens-Bénifontaine, you will discover some of the great war sites...
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Flight plan
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Departure
Vendin-le-Vieil, Aérodrome Lens-Bénifontaine (LFQL)
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Return
Vendin-le-Vieil, Aérodrome Lens-Bénifontaine (LFQL)
- Sightseeing points
- Mémorial national du Canada à Vimy / Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Chemin des Canadiens, Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France
- Château de Pierrefonds, Rue Viollet le Duc, Pierrefonds, France
- Palais de Compiègne, Place du Général de Gaulle, Compiègne, France
Aircraft
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Private pilot
A private individual flying in their own free time who contributes to the total price through cost sharing.
Flight Log
693 total flying hours • 53 flight hours in the last 12 months
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Things to know
Total experience time
The total experience time is 1h 40m as it includes briefings and 1h 40m for flying.
Weather
Good weather conditions are required for this flight to take place. The pilot may need to postpone or cancel your booking.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the flight date.
What to bring
Feel free to bring your camera and sunglasses onboard.
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