Brest Control Overload

Brest Control Overload

Informations

HQE Event
Date
15 November 2026
Hour
12:00 UTC
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Houston Brest, we have a problem!


This Sunday, November 15, from 12:00 UTC to 16:00 UTC, the Events Department of the French Division, together with the Brest FIR (LFRR), is pleased to invite you to the Brest Overload event.

 PILOTS

You will find below the link to the flight booking system for this event.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FLIGHT BOOKING SYSTEM


About the booking system:

  • Booking a flight is mandatory to earn the HQE point (see the Regulations section below).
  • Bookings will open on November 1, 2026, at 11:00 UTC.
  • After booking your flight, you must confirm your reservation. If you have not already done so, you will receive a reminder email on November 13, 2026, at 19:00 UTC. Please check your spam folder, and feel free to email us if you still cannot find it.
  • You must confirm your reservation before November 14, 2026, at 19:00 UTC. Otherwise, your reservation will be cancelled and the slot will become available for others to book.


To fly on the day of the event and during its scheduled time slot, you must book a flight in advance through the booking system.


A few more things to remember:

  • Be ready and have your charts readily available.
  • Upon arrival, you may be instructed to follow vectors or enter a holding pattern.
  • Be patient and avoid blocking ongoing communications, especially when checking in on a frequency.
  • Consider carrying some extra fuel.
  • Most importantly: Enjoy! :)


 CHARTS

French IFR aeronautical charts: French Aeronautical Information Service (SIA) (AIP > eAIP France > Current eAIP > AD 2 CIVIL AERODROMES WITH IFR PROCEDURES)

Event rules

Pilots: This event will award one point towards the Pilot Events award and the HQ Event Pilot award to any pilot who completes a flight booked through the booking system during the event time slot.

ATC: This event will award one point towards the ATC Events award and the HQ Event ATC award to any controller who is registered on the roster and provides ATC services during the event.

Report your flight or ATC session (Division Events Award)

Report your flight or ATC session (HQE Award)

Please note that the validation of HQE badge points is not handled by the French Division.