Bahamas November 2009

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paulwerbin

Headed to Andromeda
Time to plan on a great fall trip and rack up some PT points! The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions are working together to plan a Bahamas Flyin for November 2009. The tentative plan is to coincide with the Pineapple Festival on Eleuthera Nov. 13-15, 2009 with a side trip to lead off or follow.
We are looking at options for group discounts, Side trips (swimming pigs, anyone?) and a preflight gathering in Florida.
If you would consider joining this fun flying adventure we would like your input as planning progresses. So add you name to the list, and an email address if you don't mind, so we can start the decision making.
Stock up on sunscreen!
 
Count me in! I have been wanting to do this trip for years and finally have everything ready. The plane has life vests, FCC radio license, custom's sticker, and PLB. Just needs me in the air over the islands.

Oh, and yes all BAC'ers.. this will count toward PT points.

Doug
 
this trip is definitely a good trip for anyone with a private certificate, VFR is easy for this trip once you get to Florida and probably to get that far too. If you can fly, you can fly to the Bahamas! A little crosswind practice is a good idea. This will probably be a "group crossing" which makes it even better for the newer pilots.
We are even trying to make it pretty affordable as we have been offered some group discount rates on some nice places to stay.
 
Hi Paul...

Put me down for a definate maybe... It's a 10+ hour trip each way for me to make Florida - but - what an adventure it would be... I've got to to be at KLUX on NOV 20-22 for my annual - maybe I could turn this in to one big trip... I just need to be able to work out all the logistics...

PLB - Radio License - Life Vests - Epis - are the basic items I need to complete...

I'm certainly interested...

Regards,
Scott
 
There is an old thread from last year about all the little items and paperwork you will need for a Bahamas trip. (link?) And a pending BACTalk article on this topic.
It is an easy leg from Ft. Pierce (KFPR) Florida to KLUX.
 
Thanks Ed. If we have a few that are interested we will keep working on this. If it's not of interest to a few more we will probably not be able to get the group discounts we have been offered.
As of now Pineapple Fields in the Governor's Harbor area of Eleuthera seems best with a few side trips planned to other islands.
 
Let Paul know if you are a maybe for this. Think about the nice clear blue waters, soft sandy beaches, great scenery, and awesome weather. Let's get a big group going.

Doug
 
OK everyone... let us know if you are more the 90% committed to this trip. Also, let us know if you prefer November or December. We need to start working on plans.

Thanks,
Doug
 
Bahamas

Yes, I'm 90 % in. November is great. Let me know. I will start on paperwork! Eddie 8052R
 
Hi Doug...

To be fair - you should probably bump me down to 50%...
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It is starting to look pretty busy for me around the end of the year...

Regards,
Scott
 
Thanks Scott & Ed!

I know the thought of flying to the Bahamas may be scary for some, but don't let it be. It will be one of the most enjoyable flights in that logbook once you complete it. The weather is almost always VFR.

Paul has some great ideas for where to stay and what to see.

Doug
 
If anyone has any other operational concerns about this trip drop me a line at ... [email protected]
I would be happy to help answer questions that might come up and I encourage everyone to think about this trip. Lots of fun.
 
Lots of information on Flying to the Bahamas in the new Summer 09 edition of BACTalk.
Keep us posted if you want to get updates on our planning for November.
 
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