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Old 09-28-2008 | 02:20 PM
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I was wondering if anyone has any information about flying in the caribbean? Looking for pretty much any general info you would have to offer. Hard or easy? Is it tricky going in and out of customs? How is the atc? Radar coverage? Do you enjoy it? Any likes/dislikes ...... ect.


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Old 09-28-2008 | 04:29 PM
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I asked the same question about a month ago and got almost no response...
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Old 09-28-2008 | 05:04 PM
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It's fun, most islands nickel and dime you to death.... landing fee, tie down fee, departure tax, etc for GA.
Have the FCC permit ....
Miami Center, Radio, San Juan Center, Radio cover most all of the Caribbean...
From what I remember I don't think there is Night VFR most anywhere....
all and all it's great flying... some places you'll need to keep an eye on your aircraft (i.e. Haiti)....
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Old 09-28-2008 | 05:08 PM
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Any decent companies hiring down there? If so, who? What are their requirements? How is the QOL?
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Old 09-28-2008 | 08:10 PM
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http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/hi...-odd-jobs.html

i started a thread on that a couple months ago.. might have some answers on there.
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Old 09-29-2008 | 07:03 AM
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Any decent companies hiring down there? If so, who? What are their requirements? How is the QOL?
There is a bunch of shady part 135s operating from South Florida in anything from DC-3s to King Airs to Citations...

If you like seaplane flying Seaborne Airlines is worth a look
Pilot Careers at Seaborne Airlines: US Virgin Island Charters Travel St Thomas Ferry Airline In Puerto Rico Travel

Based out of the USVI, they fly a couple DHC-6s on Wipline 13000s... you will need to have C-MES and 1500TT (but I think that they hire with a lot less) ... the only problem is that I don't think they fly at night (maybe seldom to shuttle aircraft) and you can loose instrument currency pretty quick.
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Old 09-30-2008 | 06:45 PM
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Thanks. I have always wanted to get my seaplane rating. I just can't afford it right now... I'll still look into it though, thanks!
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