REFLECTOR: N numbers, thanks!

[Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list]

On 6/29/2014 2:43 PM, Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list wrote:
> Hay guy, I posted a inquiry a month ago asking the best way to attach 
> 12" N numbers in order to go to the Bahamas since I have 3" numbers. 
> The responses were unanimous not to worry about it as several said 
> they do it, and have never been questioned, but carry tape just in case.
>
> Had a great time in the Bahamas until hitting customs in fort Pierce. 
>  12" numbers are required (regs say so, why I asked in the first 
> place) tape is not acceptable (must be permeant).  Got off with a 
> warning (first one free), next violation $5,000.   Custom agent was 
> courteous thou.
> FYI
>

Must have been a slow day at Customs.  The times I've processed through 
Ft. Pierce none of the agents bothered to come out to the aircraft.  
Glad your story is "all's well that ends well".  A friendly warning is a 
lot better than a $5000 violation!
Scott B.