At 23:00 22 March 2005, Stefan wrote:
André Somers wrote:

Maybe others can append the relevant authorities for
other countries?

Germany: http://www.lba.de/
France: http://www.dgac.fr/
Switzerland: http://www.aviation.admin.ch/
Spain: http://ais.aena.es/
Poland: http://www.ais.pata.pl/
Austria: http://www.bmvit.gv.at/

You'll find phone numbers and e-mail addresses there,
if you search for
them.

Stefan


Udo,

Have a look at this for some pointers:

http://www.aircross.co.uk/bgaladder/flyfrance.htm

I think it would be dangerous to assume that a US glider
registered under any restricted (i.e. experimental)
category is going to be easily accepted in most countries
in Europe.

Taking into account that and the complexity of airspace
in Europe, you might want to consider the merits of
flying at various clubs in Europe using club machines.
Almost all of these are members' clubs and welcome
guests. Only a very few are commercial operations,
for example the European Soaring Club in Spain:

http://www.soaringclub.com/

I am sure you would find the clubs in Europe an interesting
experience.

MC