On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 01:45:30 GMT, "Capt. Doug"
wrote:


As for where to hire the plane I had an idea of going to one of the
British, French, or Dutch islands (Turks, Caicos, Virgin, Anguilla,
Point-a-Pitre, Martinique, etc.). At least Great Brittain and France
(not sure about Holland) are JAR-countries like Switzerland, so our
licenses should be valid there (unless there are special rules about
thos islands). However it will be a whole lot more expensive and
complicated to get to those islands then say Miami for example.

Guadelope and Martinique are both French territories. Both have non-stop
flights from Paris and possibly from Brussels. Both have flight schools. I
don't have any phone numbers though.

I found the following, for possible aircraft rental a couple of years
ago, when I did a caribbean cruise. Don't know if it's still valid.

Ace Flying Centre, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 340 776 4141
Clair Aero, Tortola, Virgin Islands 248 495 2271
Fly BVI, Tortola, Virgin Islands 284 495 1747

Light Aeroplane Club, Grantley Adams Airport,
Barbados +1 246 428 7101 via Ext.

Peter Barnard, Castries Flying Club, St. Lucia +1 758 452 2333
Fax +1 758 452 3336 (PA28-180)
I had a fantastic flight round the island with Peter but I don't know
about off Island rental.

Premier Air, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 340 778 0090

St. Bathelemy Wings Flying Club, Aeroporte de St. Bathelemy,
97133, District of Guadeloupe 0590 27 72 63, Fax 27 82 52
Instructor & Air Traffic Controller studiooceane.wanadoo.fr
C172 U$ 90, C182 U$ 150
Mandatory Instruction from French Pilot BEFORE landing!
Whilst my wife enjoyed the beach I spent a couple of hours watching
the landings over a high hill with turbulent crosswinds.


David

Piper Warrior G-BHJO
Scotland, UK

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