REFLECTOR: Flying to the Bahamas

[Richard J. Gentil]

I always avoid the Bahamian Triangle, Sleazeport, Nauseous, and Bimini. I was planning to fly to Marsh Harbor and stay at Hope Town. I used to organize fly-ins to Marsh with Greg Rolle of the Bahamian Ministry of Tourism back in the 90's. Still love the place. 

Richard

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On Mar 12, 2013, at 5:31 PM, Patrick Sieders <pjsieders at comcast.net> wrote:

> I used to fly charters out of the Bahamas.. A raft is optional but highly recommended.. Lifevests required.. Make sure a gen dec is stamped at every airport.
> 
> Where are you flying/staying ? Avoid Nassau and Freeport for POE..
> 
> Patrick
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grover McNair <grover at mcnairperformance.com>
> Sent: March 12, 2013 17:52
> To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Flying to the Bahamas
> 
> Here is a link from AOPA that explains everything.
> https://www.eapisfile.com/Docs/International/Bahamas/AOPA%20Bahamas%20Flying
> %20Guide.pdf
> The rules on Experimentals are there but the Bahamians are not very strict
> from my experience. I generally avoid Nassau and Freeport as Ports of Entry
> (POE's). Smaller POE airports generally are quicker and easier to get in and
> out of.
> Grover McNair
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of Scott Baker
> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 4:59 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Flying to the Bahamas
> 
> Hello Grover, All:
> Unless Bahamian policies have recently changed, blanket approval is 
> given to all experimental aircraft to travel to the Bahamas. No prior 
> permissions needed.
> Although I have never been asked for proof of insurance, I obtained a 
> letter from my aircraft insurance company that specifically says the 
> aircraft is insured for flight operations in the Bahamas.
> Best,
> Scott B.
> 
> 
> On 3/12/2013 4:14 PM, Grover McNair wrote:
>> Officially this is what is required, however it is often ignored.
>> 
>> You must submit a request by fax to Nassau Civil Aviation along with a
> copy
>> of your Special Airworthiness Certificate, Registration and Experimental
>> Operating Limitations. Fax 242-377-6060, information 242-377-3445
>> 
>> Grover McNair
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
>> Behalf Of Richard J. Gentil
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:20 PM
>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Flying to the Bahamas
>> 
>> I was looking to fly to the Bahamas this weekend. I was wondering what
>> requirements there are for flying a Velocity out there.
>> 
>> I have been there many times in certified aircraft. This is the first trip
>> in an experimental aircraft.
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone 5
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