Bahamas Ep.1 - How to fly to the Bahamas

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Күн бұрын

In May, we went on our longest flying adventure yet, by a long shot! We decided we'd fly ourselves from Toronto all the way down to the Bahamas for a couple of weeks for our first post-COVID trip outside the country. Come along with us as I share the preparations for the trip. Future episodes will share some of the amazing footage from our flights down to the Bahamas, the fun we had on the islands, and then the unexpected snafu on the way back.
Useful links:
AOPA Bahamas Flying Guide: www.eapisfile.com/Docs/Intern...
Bahamas Private Pilot Guide: e291f1206726d700191b-d0cedd1c...
Bahamas Aviation Guides and Info:
www.bahamas.com/getting-here/...
Bahamas form C7 (for entry of private planes): e291f1206726d700191b-d0cedd1c...
Bahamas customs web site for departure: www.besw.gov.bs/TFBSEW/cusLog...
Bahamas Travel Health Visa: travel.gov.bs/
Crewsaver Rescue Case life raft from Solution One Maritime: www.solutiononemaritime.com/c...
Credits:
Song: Drifting Away (Instrumental), by Mama Zulu, from Epidemic Sound
Video clips from the CBC, the Washington Post, Austin Powers, Google Earth, Foreflight, TravelTouristVideos, Atlantis Bahamas
Chapters:
00:00 Planning our First post-COVID trip
03:43 Researching the Bahamian Islands
06:22 Planning the Route
09:16 Packing for the Trip
11:00 Preparing the Ditch Bag

Пікірлер: 34

@mhibbitt Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I'll look forward to the rest of the series.

@Low-N-Slow Жыл бұрын

Love this content. Great job, buddy. Thanks for sharing and helping this low timer.

@realediciocco1598 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressed at your very thorough preparation. Staying tuned for the rest of the series.

@WingsOverTO 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Reale! I became a bit obsessive about it. I was checking the weather several times a day for weeks. :)

@johnjayforsberg 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I will definitely be referencing your series when the time comes for a Michigan to Bahamas trip. Keep ‘em coming.

@WingsOverTO Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John, I appreciate that! Feel free to reach out anytime with questions as you plan your Bahamas trip. Happy to jump on the phone when the time is right and talk through any part of it.

@GMascelli 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video! looking forward to the complete series. my bride and I had a good laugh when you pulled out the scotch.

@WingsOverTO 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had to commit a cardinal sim when I put the bottle back under the bar without taking a dram. But what can you do? Besides make up for it later, that is. :)

@FlyMeAirplane Жыл бұрын

I went to a coast guard seminar on overwater flying. if your flight plan shows a life raft, they will search for you for a week. If it shows life jackets they will search for 24 hours. You picked right. Love the details in you videos.

@WingsOverTO Жыл бұрын

I guess they figure if all you have is a life jacket, within 24 hours a shark will have eaten you anyway. 😉 That’s an interesting distinction, I hadn’t heard of that, and it’s really good to know. Thanks!

@carsona6336 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the scotch part haha

@Mixturerich 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Look forward to the next instalment. By the way, your previous videos to the USA were of tremendous help. I made my first trip to the USA last week. I’ll be publishing my video in the coming weeks on my channel. Went somewhere cool…. Let me know when you’re coming to Ottawa!

@WingsOverTO 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great, I’m glad to hear it! Can’t wait to see the video on it. I should be coming up to Ottawa sometime in July, will let you know.

@lakeguy65616 22 күн бұрын

why was the bottle of scotch half empty? have you been practicing ditching at sea? Excellent video!

@WingsOverTO 22 күн бұрын

lol. That scene took a LOT of takes and I had to keep wetting my whistle 😀

@reyesben Ай бұрын

Cool

@WingsOverTO Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@itstabish Жыл бұрын

Man I felt like Richard and Virginia Rich. Except more prepared, watching this video. Also in my head, I was playing Cocomo.

@WingsOverTO Жыл бұрын

Who are Richard and Virginia Rich? I agree with the Cocomo. :)

@itstabish Жыл бұрын

@@WingsOverTO from the movie Richie rich haha they get lost at sea cuz their plane goes down and they’re dressed well with a bottle of champagne waiting for rescue hahaha

@stargirl9184 3 ай бұрын

Very thorough preparation, thanks for sharing ! One question about the first departure leg from Toronto : why did you choose inland near the mountains instead of along the east coastal line ?

@WingsOverTO 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The short answer is weather. I need to cross the mountain range somewhere along that first leg, either north in the adirondacks or further south over the appalachians. At the time I was a VFR pilot only and there were low clouds all across the mountain range til I got further south. So I crossed over West Virginia before making my way further south.

@mojah1 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, new subscriber to your channel and a neighbor 👍

@WingsOverTO 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@WingsOverTO 3 ай бұрын

Where are you based?

@mojah1 3 ай бұрын

@@WingsOverTO I live in Georgina, that’s what I ment by saying neighbors I don’t own airplane yet, but I am multi engine. Hope to have you over for bbq.

@mojah1 3 ай бұрын

@@WingsOverTO my pleasure I like the content, that’s a little dream to fly my family to vacation destinations

@garywheeler2055 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question, what’s best way to ask you some questions re cross border ops? Instagram? Thanks in advance

@WingsOverTO 2 жыл бұрын

Yup you can reach out to me on instagram, same user name.

@miguelmclaughlin3526 2 жыл бұрын

ƤＲＯ𝓂Ｏ𝕤ᗰ ❤️

@GeezerGeekPilot 2 жыл бұрын

Kamal, very nicely prepared video... with good detailed information. Glad the journey was safe and enjoyable, and I look forward to your upcoming episodes. Congrats! Wayne (DA40 KSBA). BTW, if you're looking for motivation further southeast, here's our 2020 video series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLXG0e5e7RImNZWn4BG3zbnWHwdVURXyGm

@WingsOverTO 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! That video series looks great, I’ll definitely check it out.

@WingsOverTO 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought I was detailed, but your spreadsheet with row upon row of who does what, when was something to behold. Nicely done!

@GeezerGeekPilot 2 жыл бұрын

@@WingsOverTO, "something to behold" LOL... my travel buddies always kid me that I'm rather over-the-top on the planning spreadsheet 🤣. Thanks for checking it out. Wayne