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11nth FRENCH PRIVATE FLY-IN OF VAN’S Aircraft BUILDERS AND PILOTS
2nd announcement
The 11nth private of VAN’S AIRCRAFT builders and pilots
organized by the VAN'S CLUB DE France
is scheduled June 12,13 and 14 2015
at the Sarlat-Domme airport
Head south : After Bordeaux, Colmar, La Baule, Nuits Saint Georges, St. Brieuc, Mende, Moulins, Nuits Saint-Georges a
second time, Vannes and Amboise, Sarlat-Domme, our next group destination will enable us discover the charm, the food ;
the sights and the history (French against English – 100 Years War) of the South-West.
The Aéro-club du Sarladais located on the Sarlat-Domme airport will host us. They have started planning for this venue and
eagerly anticipate our arrival. www.aeroclubdusarladais.com
Arrivals/Depatures: Arrivals may be as early as Friday
morning, departures at any time. No particular
restrictions are anticipated aside from the no fly zone
over the military antennas just south of the field. Don’t
do a standard join dead side. This being said you
should nevertheless consult the appropriate NOTAMs for
Sarlat-Domme (LFDS).
Airmanship should be within the context of standard VFR
flight rules, air-air communications in French or English.
Be careful when coming in or leaving with the
military antennae south of the field, minimum
overflight being 3000’ QNH.
There will be ongoing parachuting all day long, no
NOTAMs to this effect. Inquire on the airport’s
frequency when arriving. Avoid flying above field
during active parachuting.
The organizers decline any and all responsibility as
to failure to abide by air rules.
Van’s Club de France - Association loi 1901 N°2/32025 déclarée le 26/01/2004 à la préfecture de Gironde
Siège social : 133 rue Camille Pelletan. 33400 TALENCE
11nth FRENCH PRIVATE FLY-IN OF VAN’S Aircraft BUILDERS AND PILOTS
Customs :Sarlat-Domme not being an entry airport, participants arriving from non Schengen countries must clear
customs before coming into Sarlat-Domme.
Registration : After parking and securing their airplanes, pilots are requested to register with the organizers at a booth
located in the aero club hangar and thereby obtain tickets for meals and badges. Payment may be effected in cash € or
check on a French bank. Visitors from non € countries are requested to obtain Euros before departure as there are no
cash machines in the airport. Once registered, luggage may be stored temporarily in the aero club prior to transfer to the
hotel. Finally, those pilots eager to have their joy and pride rewarded by the VCF jury should identify themselves when
registering. As was done at Vannes, prizes will be in the form of goodies graciously offered by Van’s.
WIFI – There will be WiFi access thanks to the aero club.
Weather : Pilots may use the aero club’s computers to obtain weather info. You can get aero weather situation from
BERGERAC : LFBE and BRIVE : LFSL.
Meals : Food will be offered from within the aero club’s hangar from Friday evening to Sunday lunch, except for
Saturday night. Our shuttle will enable access to a nearby restaurant.
Tegistration
Free
Friday supper
14€ cold buffet
Saturday lunch
20€ buffet with hot dish
Saturday Gala Dinner
50€ As usual – good meal and good wine starting 20h30
Sunday lunch bag
10€ food bags to eat on site or to carry for the trip back as of 10h30
Open Bar : Given it’s success at Nuits St. Georges, Vannes and Amboise we have decided to continue with the Open
Bar. There will be one BUT YOU MUST WEAR YOUR BADGE!!! Free beer – We ask that you be reasonable…
Lodging : There are lots of hotels in town, some near the airport and mobile homes cars for rent. Hotels and B&Bs are
located near the airport. Camping next to the airplanes will be possible.
Runways : There are two 10/28 runways, parallel to each other, hard 747 x 20m and possibly grass 700 x 60M – exit
from either end towards the aeroclub buildings and grass parking area.
Refueling : 100LL fuel available from a Total station. Payment via a Total card or with Euros via the aeroclub. Please
refuel on arrival if during station hours. Please do not ask to pay with sterling. There is no money machine ATM
nearby so please plan ahead.
Aircraft Parking : The site is large enough so that parking should not limit the number of aircraft attending the fly-in.
RVs will be parked in a grassed area along the taxiway which leads to the 28 hold point. Pilots are responsible for
parking and properly tying down their airplane. Parking marshals will guide pilots upon arrival. Please wear your yellow
jacket when in the aircraft reserved area. To preserve the airplane’s spats and front landing gear please shut
down on taxiway and push the airplane onto the grass.
Landing and parking fees : the field manager at the instigation of the aero club has kindly waived landing and parking
fees.
Transport to/from the airport A VCF minibus shuttle service will be held between the airport, the camping grounds and
hotels marked with an * below. Participants who come with their cars will be requested to participate in the shuttle
service keeping within the spirit of VCF fly-ins. As to the Saturday night gala diner, return to hotels and to the camping
grounds will be assured. We shall leave no one stranded.
Tourism : This region of France bathes in history, medieval castles, 100 years war… it is very rich, as are most parts of
France (we are not being chauvinistic, not much that is). We have compiled below several links which should help you
discover the region. Hopefully the weather will be perfect. Tourism in the Dordogne has become a highly developed
activity. If possible, try to take some time off to visit at least the château de Beynac. It is also the main foie gras
producing region of France, so…
This venue is an excellent opportunity to discover the exceptional sights in the area : bastide of Domme, Sarlat the
medieval city, troglodyte village at La Roque-Gageac, château de Beynac, château de Castelnaud...)
Please visit the Web site www.sarlat-tourisme.com
Van’s Club de France - Association loi 1901 N°2/32025 déclarée le 26/01/2004 à la préfecture de Gironde
Siège social : 133 rue Camille Pelletan. 33400 TALENCE
11nth FRENCH PRIVATE FLY-IN OF VAN’S Aircraft BUILDERS AND PILOTS
Sarlat, capital of the black Périgord noir, was founded in
the 9th century by monks fleeing from bloody Normand
intrusions who sailed upstream along the Dordogne and
the Vizère. During the 14th century, as it prospered, Sarlat
became a Bishopry. Its population was then 6000. Despite
epidemics its vigorous commerce favoured growth which
lead the local bourgeoisie to build numerous buildings
continuously up to the 18th century. The 100 Years War
and later the Wars of Religion played havoc on the city. It
was taken by the Protestants in February 1574 and fell
back in the hands of the Catholics in May. It became as of
1591 the nerve centre for those who did not recognize the
authority of king Henry IV. The city reverted to peaceful
conditions after the king’s conversion to Roman
Catholicism. From The 18th century to the revolution, the city was quiet, its population had declined to 4000. In 1962
Sarlat profited from the Malraux laws on the preservation of historical monuments. Extensive works were undertaken,
today Sarlat is one of the historical urban jewels of France.
The château de Castelnaud was founded in the 12th
century and later became the property of the Cathar Lord
Bernard de Casnac early 13th century. It was then taken
by Simon de Montfort in 1214 during the crusade against
the Albigeois. At which time a new caste gets built. The
dungeon and the main wall still stand today. The English
managed to take the castle several times during the 100
Years War, the French finally held onto it as of 1442, after
a siege ordered by Charles VII. The castle today,
classified as a historical monument since 1966, has
profited from numerous spectacular restoration campaigns
and has been hosting since 1985 the Medieval Warfare
Museum.
The Lascaux Caves is one of the most important
decorated caves due to the quantity and aesthetic
qualities of the Paleolithic era. Cro Magnon may be
considered one of humanity’s first artists.
As one contemplates paintings in the ornate caves of the
Vizère valley, one is struck with admiration for the
expressiveness and for the clever use of supports.
www.lascaux-dordogne.com/fr/la-grotte-de-lascaux.
WE ANTICIPATE A STRONG ATTENDANCE OF FRENCH AND EUROPEAN BUILDER.
Van’s Club de France - Association loi 1901 N°2/32025 déclarée le 26/01/2004 à la préfecture de Gironde
Siège social : 133 rue Camille Pelletan. 33400 TALENCE
11nth FRENCH PRIVATE FLY-IN OF VAN’S Aircraft BUILDERS AND PILOTS
LODGING
You will find below hotels to satisfy most – three stars to budget minded, you can rent a mobile home, go to a B&B ou
camp by your plane or in one of the camp sites in the area. Some of the hotels listed below will have free VCF
shuttle. Please book ASAP as hotels are filling up rapidly.
La Villa Romaine
Saint Rome – 24200 Carsac Aillac
05 53 28 52 07
http://lavillaromaine.com/fr
*Hôtel de Plaisance
Le Port – 24200 Vitrac
05 53 31 39 39
www.hotelplaisance.com/
*hôtel les 4 vents
Les 4 Vents
24250 Domme
05 53 31 57 57
www.hotel-dordogne-perigord.fr/
*Hôtel de l’Esplanade
24250 Domme
05 53 28 31 41
www.esplanade-perigord.com/
*Hôtel le Périgord
Port de Domme
24250 La Roque-Gageac
05 53 28 36 55
www.hotelleperigord.eu/
*Camping Mobile Home les Ventoulines
Les Ventoulines
24250 Domme
05 53 28 36 29
www.sarlat-tourisme.com/village-des-ventoulines
*Le Bosquet
24250 Domme
05 53 28 37 39
http://www.lebosquet.com/
*La Rivière de Domme
La Rivière
24250 Domme
05 53 28 33 46
www.camping-riviere-domme.com/
Hôtel restaurant "La Belle Etoile"
24250 La Roque-Gageac
05 53 29 51 44
http://belleetoile.fr
Hôtel restaurant "L'Auberge des Platanes"
24250 La Roque-Gageac
05 53 29 51 58
www.aubergedesplatanes.com
3 stars - from 105 € per room for several nights
Free WiFi–
North bank of the Dordogne
FREE SHUTTLE
3 stars - from 75 € per room
Free WiFi–
On the Dordogne – near airfield
FREE SHUTTLE
2 stars - from 60 € per room
Wifi ??? –
Very near Domme
FREE SHUTTLE
3 stars - from 90 € per room
Wifi ??? –
In the city of Domme
2 stars - from 67 € per room
Wifi ??? –
Very near Domme after crossing the Dordogne
FREE SHUTTLE
camping with mobile home
200+€ per weekend
Free WiFi–
Near airfield
FREE SHUTTLE
camping with mobile home
150+€ per week
Free WiFi–
Dordogne valley
FREE SHUTTLE
camping with mobile home
150+€ per week
Free WiFi–
Dordogne valley
FREE SHUTTLE
3 stars - Prix ??? –
On the Dordogne, very pretty.
Wifi ???
info: hotel currently closed ‘till April – reserve
via their Web or via the "logis de France" Web
site www.logishotels.com.
2 stars – From 45 €/night
On the Dordogne, very pretty.
Wifi ???
Van’s Club de France - Association loi 1901 N°2/32025 déclarée le 26/01/2004 à la préfecture de Gironde
Siège social : 133 rue Camille Pelletan. 33400 TALENCE