REFLECTOR: Flying to the Bahamas

[Patrick Sieders]

Great ! I was based in Marsh from 97-99. Worked for Abaco Air..

Fly right across Grand Bahama island, then your biggest stretch of water will be between the US and Freeport. But it sounds you already know that.

Enjoy Hopetown !

Patrick



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"Richard J. Gentil" <richard at naples-air-center.com> wrote:

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