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Old March 21st 04, 01:30 PM
Dylan Smith
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In article HvI6c.44313$po.351393@attbi_s52, Jay Honeck wrote:
Yeah, but some of us have to notify Special Branch if we want to fly
there...


Hey Paul -- Could you clue us ignorant Americans in on what that means,
please?


I think he was following up to my message. The Isle of Man isn't part of
the UK or the European Union for that matter. Unfortunately, the Isle of
Man has also been abused by Irish terrorists trying to attack Britain.
Therefore, if you're not flying from a 'designated airfield' (generally
one with Customs available) you have to notify Special Branch before you
fly here. It's not that difficult - you just notify them by fax. There
are quite a few GA airfields that are designated, for which all you need
to do is fill out a card when you depart. I've never had a problem when
flying to a "non designated" in the UK though.

It's only a problem if you're actually *wanted* by Special Branch. Is
Paul not telling us something? :-)

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