REFLECTOR: Flying to Bahamas

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Mitch
   I am based out of Vero Beach Fl. and have been to the Bahamas  several 
times in my Velo. Going to the Islands has never been a problem coming  home 
is different. I have never been to Freeport so you are looking for  other 
info there but I have been to Nassau and North Eluthera. The English is  
sometimes a little different on the radio just be aware Mon! 
   I called ahead in Nassau for hangar space and was quoted  $65/knight. 
Not so bad considering paradise Island (the Premier hot Spot on the  Island) 
was $450/knight for the family. Ramp tie down was $16. I opted for  Hangar at 
the end of Summer with all that hot Sun on my Velo. After 4 day of  hangar 
space the FBO charged me $16 total. I think they were charging others to  
see a Velo?? Nothing but NICE People Every where you go!!! Your Experience  
may vary?
    Getting back to the USA was a lot more difficult with  all the 
notifications needed ahead of time. It's hard to communicate  to anyone from over 
there (which by the way IS the best part). I had  12 inch numbers taped on 
with duct tape both for the ride there and back, but I  took them off while 
there so it would not screw up the paint. As far I have  seen, as long as the 
fat guy at US custom's can see the N number without getting  out of his 
chair, it's all good. I cleared customs at Fort Pierce and had  the kids at 
school orientation with their hair still wet from the lazy river?  Life does not 
get much better!!!
  Next trip Cayman. Over fly Cuba?? If something bad happens I'll call  for 
help!!
   
   Great info at   _www.caribbeanflyingadventures.com_ 
(http://www.caribbeanflyingadventures.com)     Jim can talk you through the whole thing! $29 
membership fee comes with 1 $30  Cuban over flight permit each year and all the 
maps and information needed  for your trip. A Great deal!!
 
    Ken Mishler
 
 
In a message dated 4/10/2009 9:41:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Jmbmitch33 at comcast.net writes:

Getting ready to fly to Freeport Grand Bahamas  soon, anyone already done 
so??  I know several "V" planes reside near the  boarders near the coast, if 
possiable, I'd like to get some usefull "inside"  information other than the 
obvious fileing an Int. Flight Plan.  Nothing  like getting it from people 
who already been there, done that, and got a  Tshirt!! 
 
Thanks
Mitch


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