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On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:36:48 -0500, T o d d P a t t i s t
wrote: That leaves the original question - is it still there (and did anyone else ever see it)? I didn't notice it. Sorry! -- all the best, Dan Ford email (put Cubdriver in subject line) Warbird's Forum: www.warbirdforum.com Piper Cub Forum: www.pipercubforum.com the blog: www.danford.net |
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If you want clean, accurate and correct answers to flying in the Bahamas,
call Premier Aviation. They rent planes from West Palm Beach Florida for flights to the islands all the time. Ask for Mike. The phone number is: 561.432.8747 Marty "Jürgen Exner" wrote in message news:hafQd.18796$uc.15244@trnddc05... Marty Ross wrote: Anyone know of, or have experience with, renting a plane and instructor from any of the northwest islands in the Bahamas? I'm planning on being there in July and would like to do some sightseeing & flying (I'm PPL/IA). Would rather do typical "FBO-style" instruction/checkout, but if there are none like that, would do air tour hoping to at least get right seat view. All the other answers set aside, nobody mentioned a rather obvious problem: Apparently you don't have a pilot license of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Do you know for certain that your license from whatever country (your didn't say) will be accepted by Bahaman authorities and in turn by the FBO? I know for certain that you cannot operate an airplane with US registry in the US unless you have a US pilot certificate (FAR 61.3(a)(1)) and I assume that other countries will have similar regulations. jue |
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"Jürgen Exner" wrote in message
All the other answers set aside, nobody mentioned a rather obvious problem: Apparently you don't have a pilot license of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Do you know for certain that your license from whatever country (your didn't say) will be accepted by Bahaman authorities and in turn by the FBO? Most single-engine planes operating in the Bahamas maintain their US registration. Quite a few twins also maintain their US registration. It makes resale much easier. D. |
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Thanks guys.
I also found www.flying.bahamas.com on a big fold-out ad in my new AOPA Airport Directory. I just viewed a fantastic video on that site about flying there from Florida. No mention of rentals or GA flights originating from the Bahamas, however... :-( I don't want to worry about flight planning from the USA on this trip. I just want to rent a CFI & plane once I'm there if my sightseeing schedule allows - that's why I asked specifically about renting there. I'd like to fly there from the mainland someday, however. "Marty from Sunny Florida" wrote in message ... The FBO where I rent in South Florida has a lot of pilots who fly to the Bahamas. So many they have a 'Bahamas' ground school course. You may want to just fly into West Palm Beach, hang out a few days, then fly yourself to the Islands. In my experience, the Bahamas is very expensive (fuel, food, rentals, etc). It may be worth your while contacting Premier Aviation in Florida and exploring the idea of flying yourself, or having a CFI fly over with you. It's a very short, pleasant hop over the ocean. I rent from Premier frequently and the equipment is always in great shape! The owner's name is Michael, and the office has a real 'down south' flavor, even though half the crew are transplants from NY. FWIW, Marty ps. Their website is http://www.beanewpilot.com "Cub Driver" wrote in message ... I was just in Marsh Harbour, which is a non-towered field served by three airlines and about the same number of air-taxi commuter services! I was astounded by the number of GA operations--half a mile of hangars, including one east of the terminal and at least three to the west. A lot of the planes on the tarmac (and it was tarmac!) were twins. The runway is in fairly rough shape, pavement-wise. Have a great time! Won't the sand be bloody hot in July? -- all the best, Dan Ford email (put Cubdriver in subject line) Warbird's Forum: www.warbirdforum.com Piper Cub Forum: www.pipercubforum.com the blog: www.danford.net |
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Marty Ross wrote:
I don't want to worry about flight planning from the USA on this trip. Eh? "Flight Planning"? What, is the FPL button on your GPS sticking? - Andrew |
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On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 02:03:54 GMT, "Capt.Doug"
wrote: "Jürgen Exner" wrote in message All the other answers set aside, nobody mentioned a rather obvious problem: Apparently you don't have a pilot license of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Do you know for certain that your license from whatever country (your didn't say) will be accepted by Bahaman authorities and in turn by the FBO? Most single-engine planes operating in the Bahamas maintain their US registration. Quite a few twins also maintain their US registration. It makes resale much easier. D. You might like to look at this website: http://www.stellamarisresort.com/privatepilots.htm When I last visited Stella Maris, some yeathe US. May still be worth an e-mail. At that time the resort was run by a pilot and a scuba diver but I've no idea if it's changed. David G-BHJO, Scotland UK |
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On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 02:03:54 GMT, "Capt.Doug"
wrote: "Jürgen Exner" wrote in message All the other answers set aside, nobody mentioned a rather obvious problem: Apparently you don't have a pilot license of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Do you know for certain that your license from whatever country (your didn't say) will be accepted by Bahaman authorities and in turn by the FBO? Most single-engine planes operating in the Bahamas maintain their US registration. Quite a few twins also maintain their US registration. It makes resale much easier. D. REPEAT POST as I deleted some of my last message ;-( You might like to look at this website: http://www.stellamarisresort.com/privatepilots.htm When I last visited Stella Maris, some years ago, they had a 172 for rental but more expensive than the US. May still be worth an e-mail. At that time the resort was run by a pilot and a scuba diver but I've no idea if it's changed. David G-BHJO, Scotland UK |
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