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Jim,
A "permit" as such is no longer required but the "standard
validation" is. This also meets the US FAA requirements for operating your
experimental in a foreign country that are stated in your operating limitations.
This validation is included as an attachment on my previous post and I've
attached it to this one too. All you've got to do is print it out and have
it in the plane. You are correct in that you no longer have to apply for
a specific permit like we used to have to.
Here's an excerpt from the Q&A section of the current
Bahamas web site concerning flying experimentals:
What about experimental aircraft?
A Standardized Validation has been approved for experimental aircrafts, for
the purpose of operating the United States or Canada—registered amateur-built
aircraft in Bahamian airspace.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 1,750 hrs
N6ZQ IV under construction
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Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:03
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Subject: [LML] Re: Bahamas bound
The first few years I flew to the Bahamas I had to contact the
Bahamian Aviation Department to get a letter of authority so I could bring an
experimental plane into the islands. I used to deal with Anthony Dean
who was the director.
About three years ago I contacted him for
the usual permit letter and he informed me that the requirements had been
modified so as to be consistent with US regs and that I no longer needed a
permit letter to fly in the Bahamas.
Unless there has been a more
recent change I believe there is no longer a requirement for a permit
from the Bahamian government to fly your experimental into their
airports.
If someone has more recent experience or
information then I need to be making a change in my proceedure for my
next trip.
It is a great adventure and I assure you that you will
not stop at just one trip.
Have fun.
Jim
Scales
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