Here are some general information and advices for PG pilots coming from abroad. We will not repeat here all general stuff which normally applies to flying anywhere else, so we don't claim this information is in any way complete. Please combine this with some common sense and positive attitude. For excellent general information about Yugoslavia see http://www.Yugoslavia.com

For more about Yugoslavia PG organization and Clubs: (011) 3233 284

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Regulations & licenses Yugoslavia used to be regional haven for deregulated free flying, which attracted lots of pilots from abroad. Although PAYUG is trying to preserve as much freedom for free flying sports as possible, this situation is changing rapidly. More and more flying locations are governed by local clubs which are taking care about land owners, local authorities and similar. Contacting local PG club

for information and advice is highly recommended! In any case you will need a valid flying license from your national organization. Carry one always with you along with some ID. For a larger organized groups, the organizer is required to check in with a local PG club or directly with PAYUG . If you are considering organizing a PG event in Yugoslavia you would have to obtain permits from local authorities. Again, this can be done only through a local PG club or directly through PAYUG

. If you are new to the sport, you can choose one of local PG schools and arrange for a training.

Radio You need a valid international radio amateur license to operate a 2m radio (radio amateur frequencies only). There is no provisional PG frequency yet. Unofficially, you will be tolerated there for really short essential messages (no chat).

Transportation & navigation You would definitely need a car. Busses are not so frequent in PG areas and unfortunately, hitch-hiking doesn't work (people are nice but too busy to stop). You can rent a car in larger cities.

Accommodation There is a lot of places you can stay at. Expect much lower prices than in Germany or Austria. No need to make reservations, take a local private lodging when you arrive. The smaller the place, the better price/performance ratio can be expected.

Safety Yugoslavia is safe. Crime rate is moderate, but lock your car just in case. If you happen to need medical help, don't panic. Healthcare is well organized, paramedics are swift and well equipped. Phone number for all emergencies is 94. The Police can be reached on 92. There is a well organized mountain rescue guard "Gorska sluzba spasavanja" available through emergency telephone number, or directly on UHF frequency 157.725 MHz (use only if lives are at danger).

Language Serbian language is one of the Slavic languages, and is very similar to Croatian. The script is Latin and Cyrillic, if you are reading this, you won't have problems reading maps. Almost all younger folks speak some English.

Prices and fees Yugoslavia is not cheap any more. The only bargain still is gasoline at about 1.3 DM per liter. Normally, you don't have to pay for takeoff or landing (not yet, still). Lawsuits for trespassing and damage to property are rare, so please don't make them more popular. Always take care not to land onto crop fields just before harvest, fresh pastures and similar. If you must, try to make as little damage as possible.