Orange is the new Bale...

Things are about to change for those of you who don't know what or where Bale is. This airport is one of easyJet's busiest hubs, and it's the home base of easyJet Switzerland. During this day, you will be offered the chance to take part in the airline's real operation from and to Bale for 6 continuous hours!

Disclaimer: Some of the flights available for booking do not match the real schedule when it comes to departure and arrival times. However, the flights actually exist in real life.

 PILOTS

Given the number of available flights for booking, we have organized a booking system. There is only one thing to od, click here to book a flight:

Access the booking system (available from 24^th October at 12h UTC)

Please pay attention to the following:

• At first, you will be allowed to book 2 flights maximum;
• The booking website will be available from 24/10/2022 at 12:00UTC;
• Bookings will be open from 26/10/2022 at 12:00UTC;
• After having booked your flight, you will have to confirm it. If you have not done it already by then, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you on 12/11/2022 at 12:00UTC (don't forget to check your spam and send us an e-mail if something is not right);
• You will have to confirm your booking before 15/11/2022 at 12:00UTC. If not done by then, your booking will be canceled and available for others to book. After this date, there will not be any restriction to the maximum number of booking possible;
• You are allowed to use any of the A320 family planes (except the A318).

Please remember:

• Be ready and have your charts;
• You will be asked to follow radar vectoring and potentially enter a holding;
• Pay attention not to obstruct ongoing communication, particularly joining a new frequency;
• Do not hesitate to take more fuel than expected. Some delays could be applied;
• We highly recommend you book a flight if you want to fly to Bale. You will be allowed to fly even if you have non booked one, but a longer delay could be expected;
• Never read back a clearance you are not absolutely sure of being able to follow. Don't hesitate to clarify the instruction if need be;
• Be smart, carry on extra fuel! You would not want to run out of fuel whilst waiting, would you?
• Last but not least: Enjoy :)

 CHARTS

LFSB : Instrument flight charts - eAIP France

VFR charts : VAC France

 SCENERIES

Here are a few examples of sceneries you can use for Bale: IVAO FR [FSX/P3D/XP11/MSFS]

Event rules

Pilots : Report your flight to get a point for the HQ Event Pilot Award. You have to fly from or to Bale (LFSB), whilst having booked a flight, within the timeframe of the event.

Report your flight here