Planning for an International GA flight
Me and three friends have been tossing around the idea of renting a PA-28-181 out of KBDR and flying down to SXM, spending a day or two, flying up to Nassau, spend a day there, and fly back to Connecticut. Obviously I've never done anything like this, and have a few questions. These pertain to the first leg down to SXM. I can figure out everything else.
How many stops should I make down the eastern coast? In the Carribean? Anyone recommend any good FBOs to stop and get a bite?
How much fuel can I expect to burn?
Should I file a VFR Flight plan the whole way?
Lastly, is there a VOR approach available at SXM? I don't have much information on the airport. As well, how do they handle GA traffic?
Any help is appreciated.