Bahamas Fly-Out Roll Call

Which island do you prefer? Which Dates?

  • Andros

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Abacos

    Votes: 3 18.8%

  • Exumas

    Votes: 7 43.8%

  • North Eleuthera

    Votes: 5 31.3%

  • Cat Island

    Votes: 3 18.8%

  • 3/11-3/18, or any dates between

    Votes: 4 25.0%

  • Other destinations/dates… comment in thread

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    16
kaiser said:
Sounds good! I probably have to leave mid week for a commitment I’ve been roped into that Fri, Sat, Sun. Exumas look nice and affordable that week too.

I’ve booked my faithful club P28R. I need to buy a customs sticker and figure out the PFD situation.
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Pick me up in Atlanta and I’ll hook us up with life jackets and a raft. :)
 
Dave Theisen said:
Pick me up in Atlanta and I’ll hook us up with life jackets and a raft. :)
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If I take both you and @eman1200 we gotta pack light or I need to find another airplane.

I do see what you bring to the table. Equipment, good company... what does @eman1200 bring?
 
eman1200 said:
lemme know when you book the twin, then I'll plead my case!
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The twin I have access in is expensive and aux tanks are inop - that means 50 gallons total fuel. It would be comical range and a million stops. Swinging through Charlotte would be something like KARR-KRGA-KJQF-KSSI-KFPR-MYEF. The ARR-RGA and FPR-MYEF legs would barely with IFR reserves.
 
kaiser said:
The twin I have access in is expensive and aux tanks are inop - that means 50 gallons total fuel. It would be comical range and a million stops. Swinging through Charlotte would be something like KARR-KRGA-KJQF-KSSI-KFPR-MYEF. The ARR-RGA and FPR-MYEF legs would barely with IFR reserves.
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that looks like an awesome flight plan! although I had to modify it slightly:

KARR KRGA KJQF KPDK KSSI KFPR MYEF
 
kaiser said:
The twin I have access in is expensive and aux tanks are inop - that means 50 gallons total fuel. It would be comical range and a million stops. Swinging through Charlotte would be something like KARR-KRGA-KJQF-KSSI-KFPR-MYEF. The ARR-RGA and FPR-MYEF legs would barely with IFR reserves.
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Take the one @Radar Contact flies
 
ktup-flyer said:
So is the Moonanza going, or is it just for decoration?
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dunno yet :)

but guarantee you there will be at least one person who last minute bails because "they didn't know they needed it", and I aint gonna be that person
 
eman1200 said:
dunno yet :)

but guarantee you there will be at least one person who last minute bails because "they didn't know they needed it", and I aint gonna be that person
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All you need is a receipt showing you paid for it. Technically need a radio operators license, too... literally just money paid to the gov
 
my current known blackout dates are:

2/3 - 2/10
3/17 - 3/24
4/28 - 5/5

is there a date or location picked yet?
 
eman1200 said:
my current known blackout dates are:

2/3 - 2/10
3/17 - 3/24
4/28 - 5/5

is there a date or location picked yet?
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I thought 3/11-3/18? Right now I have access to a plane 3/9-3/16. I have a commitment 3/17-3/18.

As far as location, I've been flight planning MYEF. That island seems to have cheap lodging, but I'm easy. I think I'm going to plan my own lodging, since my dates might be different from others.

As far as status, I have plane, a Class III PFD (need to see if that's good enough), and I just ordered a customs sticker for the plane I've rented.
 
kaiser said:
I thought 3/11-3/18? Right now I have access to a plane 3/9-3/16. I have a commitment 3/17-3/18.

As far as location, I've been flight planning MYEF. That island seems to have cheap lodging, but I'm easy. I think I'm going to plan my own lodging, since my dates might be different from others.

As far as status, I have plane, a Class III PFD (need to see if that's good enough), and I just ordered a customs sticker for the plane I've rented.
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i am planning 3/15 - 3/19.. i cant do a week, but can be down wed-sun
 
kaiser said:
I thought 3/11-3/18? Right now I have access to a plane 3/9-3/16. I have a commitment 3/17-3/18.

As far as location, I've been flight planning MYEF. That island seems to have cheap lodging, but I'm easy. I think I'm going to plan my own lodging, since my dates might be different from others.

As far as status, I have plane, a Class III PFD (need to see if that's good enough), and I just ordered a customs sticker for the plane I've rented.
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MYEF seems to be the best balance between lodging, restaurants, bars, etc. Good spot to base. I found a pretty nice 2br house right by the airport for me and @N4984R, unless anyone else wants to chip in and get a different place.
 
ktup-flyer said:
MYEF seems to be the best balance between lodging, restaurants, bars, etc. Good spot to base. I found a pretty nice 2br house right by the airport for me and @N4984R, unless anyone else wants to chip in and get a different place.
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what dates did u book? how "close to the airport"? gimme an idea where to look.....

I go on call on 3/17 so I'd have to be back by the 16th the latest.
 
I’m still waiting to see if my wife can come. If she can’t, I can’t really justify renting the Bonanza for just me. (If I still have access to it, which is a whole other issue). If it’s just me, I’ll be begging for a ride.
 
eman1200 said:
what dates did u book? how "close to the airport"? gimme an idea where to look.....

I go on call on 3/17 so I'd have to be back by the 16th the latest.
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Haven't clicked the book button yet, but 11-18th. It's 1.2 miles from MYEF
 
ktup-flyer said:
Haven't clicked the book button yet, but 11-18th. It's 1.2 miles from MYEF
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Which brings up a good point. When is the best time to book? If it was refundable, I could book at any time. I’d want to be near you all.
 
kaiser said:
Which brings up a good point. When is the best time to book? If it was refundable, I could book at any time. I’d want to be near you all.
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if you looks on vrbo, then most places give you full refund before a certain date, then drops to %50 refund by another date and the point of no return on another...
There are other options as well.
 
kaiser said:
Which brings up a good point. When is the best time to book? If it was refundable, I could book at any time. I’d want to be near you all.
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I'm about to book unless someone wants to bunk in the same house as us
 
ktup-flyer said:
I'm about to book unless someone wants to bunk in the same house as us
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I guess I was thinking of the strategy of having confirmed lodging and then based on occupancy or availability beds/timing, cancel and switch. Provided cancellations are free etc. also based on my timeline, I may hit Bahamas Friday.
 
kaiser said:
I guess I was thinking of the strategy of having confirmed lodging and then based on occupancy or availability beds/timing, cancel and switch. Provided cancellations are free etc. also based on my timeline, I may hit Bahamas Friday.
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"Free cancellation for 48 hours. Cancel before Mar 4 for a partial refund."
 
ktup-flyer said:
"Free cancellation for 48 hours. Cancel before Mar 4 for a partial refund."
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I found a place that’s 100% refund until 5 March. This would also help if I change the dates.

Where’s your place? How many spots available and for which dates?
 
I'm booked at a small place near Three Sisters from 3/11-3/16. The place has quite the liberal cancellation policy, so if we get to critical mass in getting a bigger place, I'm happy to switch.
 
kaiser said:
I'm booked at a small place near Three Sisters from 3/11-3/16. The place has quite the liberal cancellation policy, so if we get to critical mass in getting a bigger place, I'm happy to switch.
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So, you, my girlfriend and I, David and his wife, Frank and his wife confirmed booked, so far. @simtech said he might be looking for a pet friendly spot to join us. Anyone else?
 
KFPR no longer rent rafts. Their rentable life jackets leave a lot to be desired. The life jackets were first come first serve and your couldn’t reserve them ahead of time. When I went last April I purchased 2 life vests from West Marine. Way too long of a flight to risk not being able to rent life jackets


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so i have a 2-bdrm condo in moss town.. 3/15 - 3/19

anyone wanting to split the room.. PM me.. axe murders need not apply.. :p
 
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