International destinations are within easy reach of the Cirrus SR22 and are an exciting way to enjoy the benefits of AirShares membership. Many AirShares Owners regularly travel to Canada, the Bahamas, and other Caribbean hot spots. Flying outside the country, and especially extended flight over open water, does involve a certain level of risk that the pilot must prepare for. Flotation devices are available for rental from vendors through many south Florida FBOs. We also recommend the use of a waterproof Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), which can be purchased at most on-line pilot supply shops. Scroll down for more information.
The pilot must also assume some financial risk in the event that maintenance is required on an aircraft while outside the USA. An international flight release form must be signed and submitted to AirShares Elite prior to departure.
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Click here to download a write up from a fellow AirShares Owner on his island hopping adventure in the Caribbean, flying an AirShares SR22. This article is packed with information that you don't want to be without when planning a trip in this tropical paradise.
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Bahamas and Caribbean Pilots' Guide:
The Aviator's Only Complete Resource for the Islands
The "bible" for island flying for over 30 years, pilots rely on the Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide each year for all the information they need in one convenient place. The Pilot's Guide has a well-earned reputation as the one complete resource for aviation travel in the islands. Updated annually, the Pilot's Guide has 450 pages packed full of procedures, Customs & Immigration information, phone numbers, frequencies, fuel availability, aerial photos, forms, and so much more to help you plan, prepare for and enjoy your trip.
Procedures are straight-forward, forms are simple, and the fees minimal. It's only a short 53 nautical miles from Ft. Lauderdale to the first of the island chains — Bimini. From there you will almost always be within sight of land. What more could a pilot ask for than easy access to a playground of airports, friendly people, unlimited turquoise water abundant with fish... and plenty of rum and Kalik, both made in the islands. With only 300,000 Bahamians to host you at their 60 airports (21 airports of entry) and thousands of islands, you'll find the serenity to unwind!
2012 Pilot's Guide now shipping!
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We have assembled some additional resources here and web links for more information.
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InFO 12003, Differences between United States and Canadian Air Traffic Control (ATC) Phraseology on Standard Terminal Arrivals (STAR) is now published.
This InFO serves to explain the differences in phraseology flightcrews can expect when issued a STAR by Canadian ATC when operating in Canadian Airspace.
The InFO can be viewed by downloading the attached .pdf file or by clicking on the following link: http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/
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| Click the Homeland Security logo to browse the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website, where you'll find new information on using the Electronic Advance Passenger Information System, or eAPIS, that allows you to enter or upload flight manifests online. Click here for a frequently asked questions document regarding advanced information on private aircraft arriving and departing the United States.
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Click on the logo to the right to navigate to the FCC web page for information and downloadable forms for obtaining your personal FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit.
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A new service available from Air Journey aims to simplify international flying for a fee of $99 per year. This new Web-based application allows pilots to create and file their flight manifests, and also save their information online to help expedite future filings. Click the banner above for more information.
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