700 Islands Of The Bahamas

1. 700 Islands Of The Bahamas

2. BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM PRIVATE PILOTS GENERAL AVIATION 2003 Greg Rolle

3. MISSION STATEMENT TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PRIVATE PILOTS TO FLY TO THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS

4. Bahamas Government Investment BahamaHost Program Availability of phones at All POE’s Better radio coverage Aviation Red Carpet for Pilots Night Flight flying The change over from IKO to FAA

5. Total Southern Pilots • Alabama 7,297 • Florida 47,420 • Georgia 18,611 • Kentucky 6,608 • Mississippi 4,121 • North Carolina 14,358 • South Carolina 6,472 • Tennessee 11,843

6. Bahamas Information • Government Airports: -All airport under this category are owned and operated by the Bahamas Gov’t and all Pilots care welcome • Private Airports: -Airport under this category are independently owned, with most welcoming the visiting pilot. • Airports Of Entry (AOEs) - These airport have Customs and Immigration facilities and are only airports you can use for your first and last stop in a country.

7. Departing The U.S. • Do I need to depart from a designated port of Entry? -No, a pilot do not need to depart from a designated port. • Do I need to file an International Flight Plan? -Yes, a flight plan is required. • Are firearms allow in The Bahamas? - Firearms should be registered with US Customs prior to departure. • Does my aircraft need large # numbers? -Yes, all aircrafts must have 12” “N” Numbers

8. The Islands Of TheBAHAMAS

9. Landing Procedures • Controlled Airports: - Nassau and Grand Bahama International are controlled airports, and you are advised to contact approach control or tower approximately 25nm out for landing instructions. • Uncontrolled Airports: - When approaching airports with no control facilities, you are required to announce: Aircraft, Identification, Location and Intentions over Unicom frequency 122.8. Pass over airport at 1,000’ MSL and enter LEFT traffic pattern. All landing and takeoffs at uncontrolled field should be into the wind.

10. Entering The Bahamas • Your first landing In The Bahamas - It must be at an Airport of Entry • Only pilots on an IFR flight plan will be permitted to land after official sunset • What are the Proof of Citizenship requirements to enter The Bahamas? - One of the following: - Passport - Birth certificate and Picture I.D. • When arriving in The Bahamas at a port of entry, what forms will I be required to submit? - - Three (3) copies of C7A General Declarations form. If flying to other Bahamian ports, the C7A will be used as a cruising permit.

12. After Landing

13. Product Information - Bahamas • Which is the closest Bahama Islands to Florida Airports? - -From Palm Beach, Miami /Ft. Lauderdale - Grand Bahama -60NM Bimini -46NM • Is fuel available on all the Islands? - No. But you are never more than 20 minutes flying time away from fuel. • Which lighted runways in The Bahamas allow Flying at nights? - Nassau and Freeport are the two lighted runways that allow flying at night.

14. FBO in North Eleuthera

15. Product Information - Bahamas Continue • Are there any Fixed Based Operators In The Bahamas? - There are five established FBO in The Bahamas.. Two in Nassau, One in Grand Bahama Islands, and two in the Out Islands. • What are the average length of runways In The Bahamas? - The average length of most airport runway in the Out Islands if 5,000 ft. • What numbers must you call for weather information.? - Both in the U.S. and The Bahamas 1 (800) WX BRIEF /242-377-7178 /242-377-7116.

16. Private Pilot visiting The Bahamas should expect the following: • Is there a landing fee for small single engine planes? - No landing fee for single engine planes on a pleasure trip at any Government owned airport. Landing fee may apply at private airports • What is the Custom & Immigration charges, if we land after five o’clock? - For non-commercial single or twin airplane there is no fee. • Is a cruising permit or transire needed to fly to other Bahamian ports? - Yes, the C7A will act as your cruising permit as a private pilot.

17. Private Pilot visiting The Bahamas should expect the following: Continue... • Is there a charge for parking and tie downs? - No, there is no charge for tie down and parking at government airports. Tie downs are not available at all airports, and tie down fee may apply at private airports • Do pilot and co-pilot pay departure tax? - Yes all person traveling must pay $15 Government Departure Tax • Do I need to file a flight plan to fly into the Bahamas.? • Yes

18. View from the Air

19. What a Private Pilot needs to Leave The Bahamas • What forms do you need to present to Bahamas Customs upon departure? - You need to submit a completed C7 General Declarations/Outward Forms, Surrender copies of Immigration cards. • Do I need to file an international Flight Plan to leave The Bahamas? • Yes • Should I call US Customs or put ADCUS on my Flight Plan, when leaving The Bahamas.? • You should call US Customs advising them of your ETA

21. Experimental Aircrafts – Standardized Validation • A valid Certificate of Aircraft Registration • The nationality and registration marks assigned to the aircraft by the FAA • Special Airworthiness Certificate • All validation must be carried on board the aircraft • Experimental Operating Limitations • Pilot’s License • Medical Certificate

22. Bahamas Fly-in • Concept: • The Islands Of The Bahamas Fly-in is designed to introduce pilots, their families and friends to the beauty of the Islands and the same time meet new pilots traveling on our Fly-ins, while Islands hopping.. The Islands of The Bahamas, only 46 nautical miles from Florida, offer pilots the opportunity to explore more Islands, to reach places that most tourist never see, and to enjoy more of what make The Islands Of The Bahamas the most popular vacation destination from Florida • TARGET: • · First-time flyer to the island • · Flying Clubs and Associations • · Repeat visitor with a fear of flying over water by themselves • · Pilot looking for camaraderie and fun in one of the most beautiful flying places in the world • · Pilots who are looking to have a good time • · All the regular Bahamas Fly-in participants ·

23. Bahamas Fly-in Cont’d • FORMAT: • A full pilot briefing will be given at the airport of departure by your Bahamas lead pilot . We select a FBO along the east coast where your Bahamas lead will answer any questions you may have . Then your Bahamas lead pilot will walk you through all paperwork required to enter The Islands Of The Bahamas. • Upon arrival In The Islands Of The Bahamas, our Tourism escort assist you with Bahamas Customs clearance. On receipt of your registration fee a complete itinerary will be sent to you. • PRICE: • A registration fee of $40.00 covers the plane, special Bahamas Fly-in T-shirts, a Bahamas Fly-in bag, a Bahamas escort, and all the details about flying to The Bahamas. All forms will be provided for Bahamas Customs and U.S. Customs, maps and charts, approach plates, frequencies, etc.... • All water and sports activities are listed with prices at the choice of the participants. They are made available ahead of time so as to be able to book them early. ·

24. For Additional Information :- • Visit Our Website www.flying.bahamas.com • Phone: 1-800-32-SPORT • e-mail: grolle@bahamas.com • Flying To The Islands Of The BAHAMAS • CLOSE • FUN • EASY