Flight to Bermuda-Suggestions?
03-24-2014 | 01:08 PM
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Flight to Bermuda-Suggestions?
This would be our flight dept's first time to Bermuda. We've flown to the Bahamas and Mexico frequently, but never to Bermuda. Any recommendations or regulations/required equipment I should know about? Any advice is greatly appreciated! We will depart from Houston, TX and looking at stopping in Wilmington, NC as a port of entry on the way back, unless we decide to get an overflight permit.
03-24-2014 | 03:37 PM
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Flying to Bermuda feels about as foreign as flying to Boston. Once you get close, there is radar coverage all the way in. All controllers speak perfect english. They will give you your outbound clearance well in advance of starting engines. The customs folks going in and out are friendly and it usually takes all of 1 minute. Piece o' cake. Other than flying over the water for a bit and making a couple of position reports, you won't even feel like you've left the country.
Other than that, it always seems like it is cold and windy there.
Other than that, it always seems like it is cold and windy there.
03-24-2014 | 03:47 PM
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Flying to Bermuda feels about as foreign as flying to Boston. Once you get close, there is radar coverage all the way in. All controllers speak perfect english. They will give you your outbound clearance well in advance of starting engines. The customs folks going in and out are friendly and it usually takes all of 1 minute. Piece o' cake. Other than flying over the water for a bit and making a couple of position reports, you won't even feel like you've left the country.
Other than that, it always seems like it is cold and windy there.
Other than that, it always seems like it is cold and windy there.
03-24-2014 | 04:13 PM
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We do not use handlers any more. You can just call the FBO and they will arrange everything for you. There used to be 2 FBOs but I think the only one now is Aircraft Services Bermuda.
I have had a couple of ramp checks in the past (2 years ago, and I am a 91 operator). Don't worry about it, it is rare and a non-event although they wanted to see my spare set of glasses Ha!.
I know you know this but it is a one runway airport so your alternate will be back in the US so plan your fuel accordingly
.Here is a website with some useful information:
Bermuda Tipping and Gratuities | bermuda-guide.info
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03-26-2014 | 05:35 AM
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Thanks 7X. Great thoughts. Yeah, having that alternate is great CYA. We can definitely make it back no problem, thankfully. According to my info, I only see one FBO as well. Should be a fun trip!
03-26-2014 | 07:27 AM
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The approach radar has been down for some time. Don't know if it is back up. If not, you can expect some approach and departure delays. Last time I was there was last July. Just make sure you check the Notams before you go. Great lace, have fun
03-27-2014 | 03:36 AM
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Do you have an approved SMS manual? It's required for Bermuda. What kind of airplane are you flying there in. Your position says Citation V captain, is that what you are going there in? If so make sure you can depart the US, fly out there, descend, climb back to altitude, and make your alternate. If I remember right that would be very tight in a 560.
03-28-2014 | 06:56 AM
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Bermuda weather can surprise people by unexpected TRW, it's just on the outside of the Gulf Stream. When I flew cCitation II out there we checked the weather and the radar entering the BDA airspace. The plan was to turn around without leaving FL, if any TRW.
One airliner was surprised, held until fuel got tight, headed for BOS only to call it too close and land at Otis AFB.
GF
One airliner was surprised, held until fuel got tight, headed for BOS only to call it too close and land at Otis AFB.
GF
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