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NEWS - Updated July25, 2010 To remain up to date on aviation News regarding flying to Mexico, flying to the Bahamas or flying to Central America, and on upcoming fully escorted FLY-IN's, visit our contact us page and send us your e-mail address. NEW Caribbean Sky Tours launches membership organization to promote the interests of General Aviation in Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.
Many pilots and flying orgaizations have turned to Caribbean Sky Tours for reliable, up-to-date infromation. By creating this association, mmbers will have access to infromation that will facilitate travel to many different countries. Your membership nd support will allow the association to continue lobbying and working with govenments and service providers. Find out why so many fling organizations turn to Caribbean Sky Tours for information and how you can obtain unique access. Visit the new membership website.
Tower frequency changes in Cancun and Cozumel: July 8, 2010: The Cancun and Cozumel towers have swapped frequencies. Cancun tower frequencies are now 118.6 and 118.1 (formerly the Cozumel tower frequency) wheras Cozumel tower is now 118.0. These changes have NOT yet made their way into Mexico's AIP and consequently have not yet been published. However, the changes are in effect and we want to alert pilots as these changes can be extremely confusing to those who have charts showing the previous frequencies.
Caribbean Sky Tours meets with new head of ATC in Cancun/Cozumel July 8, 2010: Caribbean Sky Tours met with the new head of ATC (SENEAM) in Cancun, Raul Vega, to review concerns and issues faced by general aviation aircraft visiting the Cancun/Cozumel area. The meeting was extremely positive and we have agreed to organize regional metings between ATC management and general aviation aircraft owners and operators to share concerns, ideas and options.
The new 2010 Pilot's Guide to Mexico began shipments today:
Mexico implements new Immigration Forms for tourists, residents and nationals:
Caribbean Sky Tours returns from 10 day trip through Central America:
IMPORTANT TRAVEL ALERT ON COSTA RICA: The Costa Rican government has enacted draconian traffic laws including fines of US$ 500 for being only 12 mph over the speed limit and US$ 600 for not wearing a seatbealt. Neither the rental car companies nor the US Embassy have issued any type of alerts or warnings to visitors. Anyone planning to rent a car while visiting Costa Rica should be aware that these new laws are in effect, that traffic police are not issuing warnings to tourists and that offering any bribes to a police officer is considered a very serious offense.
Caribbean Sky Tours interviewed by Craig Fuller, President of AOPA during Sun-N-Fun 2010:
406 MHz ELT requirement for Mexico postponed until December 31, 2011 for private aircraft: March 17, 2010: Additional details: The deadline extension for 406 MHz ELT's differentiates between aircraft used for commercial and private flights. In all cases, the DGAC is stresing the importance of 406 MHz technology in improving the efficiency of Search And Rescue (SAR) and the survivability of a crash. Commercial Use Aircraft: Aircraft that are used for commercial flights must have their ELT installed by December 31, 2010 or when the battery of the 121.5 MHz ELT expires, whichever comes first. Private Use Aircraft: Aircraft used exclusively for private flights must have their ELT replaced by December 31, 2011 or if their 121.5 ELT is replaced prior to that date, then it must be replaced with a 406 MHz ELT. There is no mention of battery replacement triggering mandatory replacement of the ELT for private use aircraft. Fo more details, visit the Aeronauical Information of the Mmbers website. |