I am happy to put them in touch, but that simple rule is in place for a very good practical reason.
@Peter, perhaps that was a bit premature, the place looked perfect for @buckerfan
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Indeed, the DGAC may not care if it’s private. But they still get sent a copy of the dossier (along with the approval decree if it was approved).
Anyway, the legal puzzle is coming together ^^
I found the original decree defining the contents of the documents to include in the request, dating back to 11 oct. 1960 (available here)
I still don’t know if this decree was modified later, and the Journal Officiel is a scan of the 1960 paper version (it’s not searchable).
In the approval request form , as compared to the decree, they additionally ask for the mayor’s opinion and possible impact assessment as required by the environmental law (of which I believe there is none if the runway is less than 2100m). And there are no enforced flight restrictions in Luberon since it’s a regional park (only national parks have 3300ft minimum fly-over height).
Good news, it may be more feasible than I thought !
One question is whether it is to be used regularly or just on occasion. From what you have written it could come under a UL field which just needs permission from the prefecture but for political expediency I would consult the mairie first.
If you are not intending it to be a CAP field there is little reason for the DGAC to be interested.
With no neighbours there is no one to stop you putting lights in, but don’t forget that ULMs are day only VFR.
Be careful if its an nature area but then the prefect will consider that.
Capitaine wrote:
I had a long talk a few years ago with someone who did it. You’ve probably already seen it, but I posted a summary earlier up the thread. Hopefully still relevant.
Yes, I’ve only just noticed it, thanks !
As far as the law is concerned, I think it’s still relevant (and it’s the first time I see the approval request form).
I had a long talk a few years ago with someone who did it. You’ve probably already seen it, but I posted a summary earlier up the thread. Hopefully still relevant.
Has anyone had any experience creating a private runway in France ? How would the paperwork look like ?
This idea has been inside my head for a few years for a specific property, and I want to have an idea of how big of a hassle it would be:
From my understanding the authorization for a private runway only has to go through the “Préfecture”, but I’m betting they will call in guys from the DGAC to make sure everything checks out in terms of security (let alone environmental / nature preservation agencies).
MedEwok wrote
The tone of the report is very friendly and positive of the “flying farmer’s” activity.
A heartwarming video; thank you for posting. It worked in the UK and I even understood some of it with my schoolboy German 😀
UL airfields vs. proper airfields is a big difference in terms of feasibility in Germany.