Flying abroad

flying abroad

Why not fly across national borders?

Whether it's a big trip abroad lasting several days or a day trip to a nearby destination, traveling "cross border" is not that complicated and will definitely broaden your flying horizons.

Here you will find an overview of the appropriate equipment.

Cards for other European countries

Even though there are more and more digital maps available, paper maps are essential.

For foreign countries you can choose between different charts.

The VFR chart series AIR MILLION in scale 1:1.000.000 covers all of Europe and is perfect as a planning and overview map. » See all available editions «

The ICAO charts of each country are designed according to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) guidelines. This means they use uniformly defined colors and symbols. However, there are also many national peculiarities and thus the various country editions differ in their design. » See all available editions «

Those who appreciate the convenience of a uniform design should use the V500 aeronautical charts. These charts are published jointly by DFS and Eisenschmidt every year.

The big advantage: in their quality and design they correspond to the aeronautical chart ICAO 1:500,000 Germany and are ideally suited for VFR flights to neighboring countries. Due to the selected sheet cut, each neighboring foreign country is widely mapped on the country editions.

The V500 charts contain the latest and currently valid topographic and air traffic control information such as: VFR reporting points, airfields with name, location identifier and frequency as well as runway length and alignment and aerodrome circuit location, aerodrome circuit information, aeronautical obstructions and maximum elevation figures and much more.

Overview of the available country editions of the V500 map series:

(Click on the country to go directly to the corresponding map in edition 2022)

The cards for the current year can always be ordered some time before the publication date. The following publication dates are planned for 2024:

» In the special issue 12a/2023 of Aerokurier, we had the honour of presenting the matching products for various travel reports.

Literature

The book "Cross Border Information" has already been published in its 5th edition. It is the ideal handbook and reference work for pilots who want to travel to other European countries. It not only contains all the important information on 25 countries in Europe, it also whets the appetite for air travel there. Many excursion tips and country-specific features complement the extensive information for flying safaris in Europe.

» Here you can find more information and insights into the book «

Other accessories for pilots and aircraft

We recommend wearing shoulder rank stripes and pilot shirt or blouse when flying to other European countries. This can facilitate the check-in at some airports enormously.

Also warning vests and life jackets belong to the basic equipment for all persons on board.

Weitere Produkte, die gerade bei längeren Strecken nicht fehlen sollten sind Erdankersatz, Aluminium Bremsklötze and Mehrbereichsöl in ausreichender Menge. Other products that should not be missing, especially on longer routes are ground anchor replacement, aluminum brake pads and multigrade oil in sufficient quantity.

For safety in the aircraft, we still recommend emergency oxygen, a CO detector and a finger pulse oximeter.