RIBERAC AERO CLUB ENGLISH PAGES
Welcome to the Riberac Aero Club English Pages. Here you will find details of the airfield, club and other information relating to the operation of the club, events and visits etc.
Riberac / St Aulaye. Alt 353 ft Position N451422 E0001557 Airfield code = LFIK
FIS Region is Aquitaine info - 120.575. The Riberac airfield frequency is - 123.5
Runway 05 / 23 Grass 860m x 80m
Riberac is a private airfield in department 24 (Dordogne). Its usage is restricted to aircraft based at the airfield and to aircraft from authorised neighbouring airfields. It is however possible to visit the airfield by requesting permission in advance in exactly the same way as a PPO airfield in the UK
As with many airfields the generic frequency is 123.5 and traffic from other local airfields will be present on this frequency. There is no ATC service at Riberac. AVGAS 100LL is available on the airfield and MoGas can be obtained in Riberac
The club is most active at weekends and evenings, although there is generally someone at the club during weekdays. A call in advance, however, is advisable especially if fuel is required.
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You will find a warm welcome at Riberac on arriaval. Club members are not only French but Dutch, English and German. Many of our members speak good English which you may find helpful if your French is basic. Hangerage is limited but can be made available when spaces are free, otherwise airfield parking is available.
The club embraces many disiplines, Light AIrcraft, Gyrocopters, Ultra Light Aircraft (ULMs), Paramotors,
Pendulairs and Aeromodeling
The club has two aircraft for hire, a Robin DR400 and a SkyRanger ULM. Flying training is also available on these aircraft with fully qualified instructors. Training is also available on Paramotors and Pendulairs, again with qualified instructors.
Sight seeing and air experience flights in Light Aircraft, ULMs (Three Axis Microlights) Gyrocopters, Flexwing Microlights (Pendulairs ) and Paramotors can also be arranged
Following a number of disputes between the long standing committe and the ordinary members of the aero club & the aeromodleing club. All the members of the committee were voted out of office, at an AGM following a vote of "no confidence"
An administrator has been appointed by a judge who has reviwed the action and a meeting of members will be called in the near furture to elect a new committee which will act in the interests of all members.
Details of the new committee will be listed on the "Contact Us" in due course
RIBERAC AIRFIELD / RUNWAYS & PARAMOTOR AREAS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
REFER TO NOTAMS FOR FOR INFORMATION
A Robin DR400 (four seat) aircraft is available for hire by club members at 110€ per hour.
A Skyranger Swift ultralight is available for hire to club members at 72€ per hour.
The Skyranger is also available with an instructor for flying training at 84€ an hour.
The Robin DR400 aircraft is also available with an instructor for flight training at 120€ per hour.
Pleasure flights or sightseeing flights are available for 1, 2, or 3 passengers at 70€ for 20 minutes.
Gyrocopters at the club are all privately owned, discuss with owners at the club for information regarding these aircraft
Pendulairs at the club are privately owned, pleasure flights are available with he owners by prior arrangement at a cost of 30€ for 10 miutes. Additional 10 minunte blocks are charged at 20€.
Contact - Jacques on 06 79 04 65 66
Flying training is avaialble on powered parachutes with an instructor. A complete coures to gain a licence, including all ground subject training costs around 1000€
Pleasure flights are also available by arrangment at 30€ for 10 minutes with additional 10 minute blocks charged at 20€
Contact - Lionel Naffrichoux, 05 45 78 10 99 or 06 82 21 55 60
The annual aeroclub open day was held at Ribérac airfield on 14th July.
The weather on the whole was kind to us although during the afternoon the conditions were somewhat challenging to pilots. Despite this, we had a number of visiting aircraft from as far a field as Germany and numerous visitors arrived by car, motor cycle and on foot !
A superb lunch was by a team of local caters - in keeping with this part of France “duck” was a mainstay of the menu.
Air experience flights were given in the Robin DR400, Pendulairs and Gyrocopters, a French Army helicopter also made a brief appearance.
The newly elected committee is going from strength to strength and an enjoyable day was had by all.
Local children with an interest in aviation are provided with classroom training , which is then followed up with practical experience and flight training in various aircraft.
President Nominations open
Ordinary Member 1 Nominations open
Vice President Nominations open
Ordinary Member 2 Nominations open
Secretary Nominations open
Ordinary Member 3 Nominations open
Treasurer Nominations open
Ordinary Member 4 Nominations open
Ordinary Member 5 Nominations open
Ordinary Member 6 Nominations open
Ordinary Member 7 Nominations open
Aero-Club Riberac
Jean Mermoz, Tourette,
24600 Vanzains
Tel 05 53 90 10 41
Email ac-jeanmeroz-riberac_orange.fr
Email frfyr_yahoo.co.uk
Pre-flight checks and a short flight around Riberac Airfield in a Magni M24 Gyrocopter
Tri-Cycle Paramotor fliying at Riberac Airfield
Powerd Parachute training at Riberac
Unusual and rare Cargo Bi -Plane based at Riberac
Pre-flight checks and a short flight at Riberac aifield featuring Herve and his pendulair.
Associated with the aero club and on the airfield is a very active aeromodelling club with many members. There are several English members one of whom is the vice-president. A friendly and welcoming group of enthusiasts who fly their models every weekend and most evenings in summer.
