Going to London / Luton - Need advice

[WhyFlare]

I have a trip to London / Luton EGGW in a Falcon. coming up in a week. I never see much information about flying there. No threads either. This will be my first trip to London. Ill be using Colt or UVAir for trip planning. Signature is the FBO.

Any advice would greatly appreciated regarding flight planning, customs ATC and handling.

Do they taxi on the wrong side of the taxi way?!

 

[SCT]

I was there last week. EGGW Signature actually does a very good job. Customs is a breeze and ATC is very "British" but good. Study the arrivals and departures (typical EU....there is about 30 of them for one runway) and watch out for the SLPs on the charts. Clearance is good about giving you a heads up on what departure to expect, though.

Remember stand #56 for parking and enjoy a pint for me,
SCT

 

[WhyFlare]

Thanks. What is a good alternate?

What are SLPs?

 

[Hugh Johnson]

Make sure your passenger information gets to Signature before you leave. Your handler should do this but check. I think they need 24 notice on the Pax. Stanstead or Farnbourough (sp?) for the alternate.

 

[Hugh Johnson]

SLP=Speed limit (ing) point. They will be on the arrival charts. Have you taken an International Operators course? Probably too late for this trip but I would recommend it.

Has your airplane been over there before?

 

[WhyFlare]

I took an Int Proc Course Aug. 06 at FSI at SAV. They never talked about it. Just MNPS, RVSM, tracks and emergency procedures . I have been across the atlantic 2 times but to Germany on the Blue Spruce Routes 280 and below. Also been to 30 other countries including Russia.

I wish someone would teach a real world IPC. There has to be a 70 year old corporate pilot that knows it all, been there done that, that could teach a course or sell a book.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

If you get a chance, be sure to stop by one of the Sushi conveyor places. Always loved the sushi conveyor system.

I think there's a couple in the Knightsbridge area in one of the upscale department stores. Harrods or Harvey Nichols.

 

[semperfido]

i'm headed there myself this weekend. love London, but jeez, can it get any more expensive.

 

[flyguy75000]

Make sure you pack enough fuel.......the media has enough on their hands over there as it is.

 

[G100driver]

Drive into town on the M1 is royal pain the arse. It is still under construction and delays can be lengthy.

Last time I was there for more than 1 night we stayed at the Hilton Tower. Very nice location with decent sights within walking distance. Tube pass is helpful as well.

Enjoy downtown. Of course the food sucks, but still a cool place.

Oh yea, flying is easy as well. Funny thing is, they have these convoluted arrivals and you never actually use them. Last couple of trips we were just vectored in about the path as the arrival.

Guess they do not trust us yanks.