Covid situation after 19 May 2021 for microlight flights
News item of 19 May 2021. Last updated on 13 August 2021: some information may have changed. Latest news
As part of the gradual reopening of activities from Wednesday 19 May 2021 (stage 2 of the government’s lockdown easing measures),
All general aviation activities in mainland France are once again permitted, in compliance with health rules and provided the flight is compatible with any measures that may be taken locally by the prefects.
This includes the possibility of resuming introductory flights.
In plain terms:
- Non-instruction flights are once again permitted without restriction, as are introductory flights.
- The recommendation to file a flight plan has been withdrawn (except, of course, when crossing borders).
- As regards the curfew requirement (9:00 pm/6:00 am until 19 May > 11:00 pm/6:00 am until 9 June > end of curfew planned for 2021 June), it goes without saying that it must still be observed, with possible exemption for professional activities.
- Gatherings of more than 10 people remain banned in principle until 30 June 2021.
To find out more, you can read the detailed instructions on the DGAC pages of the Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development:
https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/activite-des-aeroclubs
https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/aviation-legere
In addition, you will find below the directives issued by the Ministry for Sport with the implementation of the health measures applicable to sport from 9 August 2021. For now, we invite you to take careful note of the decisions taken locally by the Prefects.
We wish you a good resumption of your activities, always with caution and continuing to observe preventive measures, especially in enclosed spaces.
