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Hello Andrew,
It is quite possible to fly experimental aircraft
internationally. We've flown our 320 to the Bahamas many times, Canada a bunch,
Mexico 4 times, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Greenland, Iceland,
Scotland, England, Germany and Holland. It does require a little more
preparation though. For Canada, you just need to download a 1 page form and have
it in the plane. For the Bahamas, they're happy to see you although
technically you need a permit (contact Greg Rolle, Bahamas Aviation Authority).
Mexico requires an entry permit for any aircraft, experimentals are no
different. (Join Baja Bush Pilots Assn). The rest of Central America requires
prior permission for any aircraft. I have seen no difference between
experimentals and certificated planes. Greenland is owned by Denmark so
you need to meet the EU insurance requirements (very difficult). Iceland has
it's own requirements which are similar to the EU stuff. Great Britain requires
a permit which is easy to get once you've got the insurance.
In general there is no particular
problem flying experimentals into other countries. Your biggest problem
will be acquiring the insurance. Most US insurers will cover you for Canada and
the Bahamas. Mexico requires Mexican underwritten insurance (some exceptions).
Beyond that it can get a little more difficult.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 1,475 hrs
N6ZQ IV under construction
What issues exist flying a Lancair internationally compared
to a normally certificated a/c? If someone wanted to hop around the
Caribbean would the experimental status of the plane be a
problem?
Thanks,
Andrew
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