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PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:14 am    Post subject: Flying to Baja advice needed Reply with quote

I was trying to gather up enough information in order to safely fly down to Gonzaga Bay this month. The AOPA website had a lot of information, but it seemed a bit restrictive, i.e., 12" numbers, FCC radio license. I know they change the rules almost every year, but has anyone on the list been down there thru San Felipe or Mexicali recently? I would like a checklist or step-by-step instructions to get down there and back without getting into trouble with the authorities on either side of the border. A source for Mexican insurance is also needed.
John DeCuir
N204CP, RV4
Salinas, CA


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PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2014 9:31 am    Post subject: Flying to Baja advice needed Reply with quote

John,
I fly down to Baja and mainland Mexico almost every month in support of various humanitarian medical missions in a 210 not my RV, although I have flown my RV down there. I would strongly suggest you join the Baja Bush Pilots Assoc as they have all the current info. I am making the assumption that this is your first trip. BEFORE you go you will need a 2014 US Customs sticker. They are not expensive but the only place you can get them is on-line, and they take 2 to 3 weeks to get. Become familiar with the TSA's eApis flight planning (the Baja Bush Pilots can help with that). You will need everyone's name as it appears on their passport, passport number, date of birth, and address. �All of this needs to be submitted to the TSA prior to leaving. They check it against their double super secret no fly list and (assuming all are OK) will send you emails indicating that you are free to leave the country with those folks and return with same. If the passengers decide to swap seats and ride back with someone else a new eApis flight plan will need to be filed and email permission to return to the�US with those passengers must be received. Additionally, you will need to file and International Border Crossing Flight Plan with Flight Service. This is really simple just let the FSS specialist know that it is a border crossing flight plan. You should also file the return leg as well (date and time your coming back).� There are 3 acceptable US airports for returning GA flights Brown Field (KSDM), Calexico (KCXL), or Yuma, (KYUM). On your way back to the states AND above 5,000 ft (transmission / reception issue) you can contact FSS to update your arrival time. DO NOT BE EARLY! the customs guys with threaten you with a $5,000 fine, late is OK.
As for the Mexican side; Your first time there they will hit you up for an annual multi-entry permit which is about $60. There will be minor airport landing and ATC fees. They will also have everyone fill out a visa form, there is a small charge for that to. Any fee you pay make sure you get a receipt. Have small bills - nothing bigger than a 20. They generally do not give change - unless you are paying fees etc in Pesos. By the way fuel is not significantly cheaper in MX. Flight plan accordingly as�not all airport in Mexico have fuel. Fuel is generally available at Tijuana, San Felipe, Ensenada, then no gas until Loreto. One thing that is unusual about MX flying is that you will be greeted at each airport with Army guys with guns. Almost all of them do not speak English. They may or may not look inside the AC. All they want is basic info for their paperwork, name of pilot, passengers, where your coming from, where your going, etc. then they will wander off.
Coming back into the US the US Customs guys will want to see the 2014 sticker, aircraft registration, airworthiness cert, your license and medical. Make sure all are in order - or 5K fine.
I didn't want to make this response to long. I have hit the highlights. Call me if you want to talk about Mexico flying.
Reuven Silberman
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