ST.Omer...URGENT

[Graham Clark]

Hi John,
Please add me to the list of those requiring the exemption. G-BHTC.
Thanks for all your trouble.
Graham

[JohnCrabb]

I am afraid I have left this rather late John, but if at all possible please add G-BFEH.

Thanks for doing this.

John Crabb

[Alan Kilbride]

I think John wants e mails with details of A/C Permit dates etc.

[J.C.]

The following have been forwarded:
BJYK
BHTC
BXIO
ATIZ
BDIH
AYGG
CFIC
DENS
BJOT
AYUT
ASZR
AYLF
AWWN
BFEH
If your reg isn't here, you're not on.If you want to go on get in quick!
We haven't got a green light yet but Gilbert is in contact with the appropriate authority and working to get the excemption. It is likely to be last minute (If we get it) so keep in touch.
John.

[J.C.]

16.30hrs update, DGAC have agreed exemption!!!!
will be posted on acsto website when e mail confirmation received.
( I reckon that's a few pints then Sat night!)

Edited..P.S. this a blanket exemption, not just restricted to the regs as above.( That info was needed to strengthen the case ,so thanks to those that replied).

[Alan Kilbride]

It's you who deserves the the thanks John. In fact all those who work behind the scenes for no money and little thanks, deserve recognition. My thanks go to you all.

[nigelthepilot]

Well done indeed all those involved......I know how hard it is to do this sort of thing.
Nigel (Stokes)

[Graham Clark]

John, Please accept my thanks also for arranging the blanket exemption. I am looking forward to seeing you there.
Graham

[J.C.]

OK, DSAC Paris, dept. Navigabilite et Aviation Generale have issued notice of an exemption for the fly in at St.Omer for ALL aircraft flying on a current LAA permit to fly from Friday 10th Sept 2010.
They have stated that any aircraft attending will NOT have to pay.

So come on, let's have a good turn out! No need for thanks, show your apreciation by turning up!!!!

[John Dean]

Are the club at St Omer going to put the exemption on their website as I can't see it there at the moment.

[J.C.]

John, due to technicalities they won't post it untill Friday.However I have assurance from Gilbert (President of St.Omer Aeroclub) that all is well and he has emailed me the full details with the contact at Paris.

[J.C.]

Gilbert has e mailed me a copy of the letter today, together with a translation.It includes a copy of a previous letter dated July to Roger Hopkinson, in which the DGAC say that factory built aircraft flying on a LAA permit CAN fly in france.
I don't know how to post it here. Gilbert is getting Phillipe to post it on their website.
From this it would seem that it has been OK anyway since late July but that info has not filtered down to us!
Whatever the case we have been assured verbaly and in writing that no one will have to pay to have an exemption for next weekend.
Roger, if you read this post would you please comment.

[John Dean]

Gilbert has e mailed me a copy of the letter today, together with a translation

John,

If you email it to me, I will put it on here for you.

[J.C.]

Have sent it to Brian, he is contacting Roger.Hopefully he will post it here .

[Brian Hope]

I sent the copy of the letter to Roger and he agrees with the sentiment that DGAC has now put the exemtion in place. Roger hasn't received this letter from DGAC and naturally cannot post here or on the LAA website until he has hard copy written confirmation from DGAC but it looks to be a goer. All those heading off to St Omer have a great weekend, I hope to be able to come next year.