Originally Posted by
mooney
I didnt realize Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, and about 7 or 8 Carribean countries weren't part of the U.S....
Yes, it's international flying. However flying to places like you mentioned (short hops, while speaking to mostly US controllers) really doesn't compare with an 6-8 hour flight where multiple overflight permits or oceanic airspace/HF radio is required.