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Read Mike Zidziunas's article on the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's first Light Sport Aircraft Fly-in to the Bahamas.
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The Islands of The Bahamas now welcomes Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). The Bahamas will accept the certification of U.S. and Canadian sport pilots, the only exception is that pilots MUST HAVE A Drivers License which will also serve as the pilot's Medical Certificate.
U.S. Sport Pilots
U.S. Sport Pilots requesting to operate in the Islands of the Bahamas under the U.S. Sport Pilot rules (U.S. FAR 61, Subpart J) must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a current and valid U.S. drivers license
- A logbook endorsement from the authorized instructor who trained the pilot
- A logbook endorsement from the authorized instructor who provided the flight training on the areas of operation
- Operate within the requirements of the Sport Pilot privileges and limitations listed in U.S. FAR 61.315
- Operators of light sport aircraft must comply with all the requirements of their registry before attempting flight to Bahamas
- All required aircraft documents must be on the aircraft when flying in the Bahamas
- Pilot must fly with both a medical and license on their person
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Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) |
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Requirements and forms |
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Phone numbers and frequencies |
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Survival gear |
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Additional references |
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Aircraft Certification: Light Sport Aircraft Registration
>> www.faa.gov
Sport Pilot Rule Synopsis
>> www.sportpilot.org
Light-Sport Aircraft; Regulatory and Certification Policy
>> www.aopa.org
Aircraft Certification: Light Sport Aircraft Registration
>> www.faa.gov
Sport Pilot Rule Synopsis
>> www.sportpilot.org
Light-Sport Aircraft; Regulatory and Certification Policy
>> www.aopa.org
