Sedan douzy

 2.5 hour run across the north of France to Sedan Douzy.  Headwind all the way which was a little frustrating alongside the flexis, but relatively smooth air at 3500ft and the new window vent certainly helps temps in the cockpit.  Next leg involves quite a lot of airspace, I think given this is the longest day of daylight this year, we should make Germany tonight 

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