Flying south of the border

Suggest that you get the trip guides from the AOPA
www.aopa.org If you aren't yet a member, join.

Fuel is cheaper in Mexico, tipping is encouraged. At
unattended airports, hire a local guard to watch your
airplane otherwise you can have problems.

Don't leave it unlocked and check it carefully for any extra
"cargo" that somebody may install before you come back to US
Customs. Some marker painted on inspection covers and
screwheads will help you find any illegal imports that might
be placed on the airplane.

Talk to your insurance company and be sure to have the
proper riders, Mexico has stiff insurance liability
requirements, including jail, airplane or car.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

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"Dallas" wrote in message
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| I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced flying a
light aircraft south
| of the Rio Grande or in the Caribbean/Bahamas.
|
| Generally, what are the expenses of landing, parking and
fuel compared to
| flying in the US?
|
| How does this work with airports that don't have a 24-hour
staff? Should
| one expect corrupt officials trying to rip you off at
every opportunity? Do
| the medium to smaller airports have fences or do you run
the risk of having
| your avionics disappear overnight?
|
| Does one need to obtain a Visa prior to the trip to pass
through one country
| on the way to another?
|
|
| Dallas
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