Baron Pilot, just wanted to say 'thank you' for allowing me to 'fly along' with you on your flight videos. Flying was the love of my life for many years up until health problems and finances grounded me. I haven't had my hands on the yoke for almost 29 years but I still miss it badly. However, watching your videos makes me feel as if I'm in your plane with you and that provides me with a wonderful feeling I haven't felt in several years. Thanks again and please keep those great videos coming!!

Thank you Mr Baron pilot, all the best to you and your loved ones over the holidays and into the new year

I just stumbled on your video.... Love it!!!gonna fly this in xplane 11!!have a lovely weekend!!

Very nice video my friend, I really enjoyed it, your friend is cool too. I have never flew in a small aircraft over a large body of water and learned a lot about this in your video. You and your family and your friends family have a Merry Christmas and we will be ready for your next video like always. Take care buddy!!!!

Very interesting. I hadn't thought about the requirements or fees (as I am NOT a pilot, only a simmer or armchair pilot.) So I find that this and other videos such as this provide good insight on what is required to be in this type of profession. Good for you. I really like your camera placement - the belly cam is a nice addition to all of the cabin cameras. Keep on a-flying and having fun.

Awesome flight I really enjoy your flights. I have never flown in a small plane, and I haven't flown since the early 80's so this is really neat for me to see your viedos. Thanks again and safe flying.

awesome vid. that PB&J looks pretty good

My dream flight is to fly to the Bahamas in our Piper Navajo, someday, real soon. Thanks for all the info. You guys are awesome.

Thanks for the detailed info

Thanks for all the videos this year. Merry Christmas and wish you all the best for the year to come.

Great video very informative!

Thanks to both of you guys for info on international flights. Season Greetings.

Enjoy watching your videos. Have a few hours in the Baron myself. My son is in training at ATP at FXE.

Merry Christmas. I do enjoy your videos. Thanks.

nice video ,thanks for sharing

Love your videos! All the best for the holidays.

Always wanted to suggest you a Bahamas flight but dont want to sound like a intruder , Im glad you done it,, Thx for share Captain

Be assured we all appreciate your dedication during these very instructive videos.

Cool videos and great editing! Thanks for letting us ride along :-)

Great flight guys lovely place and all the best happy Christmas cheers

That gear transition is incredibly smooth haha. Safe skies and happy new year!

In the UK we are used to crossing the Channel with life jackets, dinghies, plb's, etc. to get anywhere in Europe, but when we flew out of Florida to Bahamas 20 years ago we were surprised that at the flying club we hired aircraft from that we were told very few Americans flew to the Bahamas.

These two guys have a good camaraderie

Thanks for the ride, Merry Christmas to all!

Very nice flight and always learn when I watch other do!

Good video and greetings from germany :-) Very merry Christmas and a Happy New year

Thanks for the coverage. Appreciate it. Former Air Force C-130 pilot.

The AOPA Bahamas Pilot’s Flying Guide is an excellent resource for all things flying to the Bahamas.

Very helpful, thank you.

both the videos were amazing! beautiful approach to the Bahamas :) great flying job too

And that's how you safely go to the Bahamas. Timely video, and great refresher. Headed to the Abacos for New Year's. Great to have videos from a twin driver too. Always enjoy them. Thanks for your contribution. Happy Holidays to you and yours

great video again Mr Baron Pilot Merry Xmas and safe flying for 2018 my friend

Nice

The only two Part 91 Regulations requiring survival equipment are 91.205 for flights operated for hire, and the more detailed 91.509 for large (over 12,500 lb) and turbine-powered multiengine airplanes and fractional ownership program aircraft. At least from an FAA standpoint there is no formal requirement for our plain vanilla Part 91 flights. But as you point out, the rules of your destination country may be different. And it is always prudent to remember that the FAR is not the only source of the rules that apply to us.

Very Nice!!! I Enjoy How You Can Relate To Everyone So Honestly!!! "Hey...Let's Go To The Bahamas!!!...WHAT?? We Just Can't Hop In The Plane And GO!!!" lol!!! Perfect!! Also You Both Are SO Experienced Yet I Notice You ALWAYS Double And Triple Check Everything!!! Some Unfortunate News I'll Share With You...There Was A Very Experienced Aeronautics Engineer That Somehow Lost Control Of His Plane Shortly After Take Off And Perished In Panama Just A Couple Of Days Ago....I Met Him At His Hanger About Five Months Ago...Of Course There Is Now The "Investigation"...This Guy (Ron Simard) Had Tons Of Experience And Flying Was Always His Passion...Still... This Happened...For Me, It Begs The Question...Does It Happen That A Person Becomes So Experienced That They Become Sort Of "Overconfident" And Put Aside Double And Triple Checking Everything Every Single Time??? Your Thoughts Are Always Appreciated.

Merry Christmast to you! Be safe, always!! -Guy

Happy New Year

Great video very informative. You and steveo1kinevo must have crossed each other in the sky he to was in the Bahamas with some friends flying a new Sirrus . Waiting for a great 2018 Merry Christmas.

Thank you

Only missing survival equipment I noticed was Lucy!! Lol Merry Christmas!

Very well...

I miss flying down the Exuma chain in an Aztec .. a super long straight in approach to 12 at MYEF .. smooth as glass until you cross the shoreline and the thermals are to remind you to stay focused ...that and picking my way through the towering cumulus over Andros .

awwwww.... were great.......lol...great video

I use SKYP through my phone to contact the USA while flying the Bahamas. You have to charge the account, but it’s not very expensive. I find that WIFI is the preferred form of international communication. Loved the Video!

Very interesting and informative video. How long was your flight to the Bahamas? I noticed you fast forwarded the video I assume to save time. Your PIC seemed like a great guy to fly with and very entertaining as well! The best to you and your family for a happy and healthy holiday season! Look forward to seeing the return trip!

Man that would be so freaking fun....

And thank you,,,,,

Flew the Keys for the first time out of KFXE great experience next year the Bahamas!

Great video very informative. You must have just missed steveo1kinevo he flew down there in a Cirrus. Great end of a year And 2018 should be a great one too. Merry Christmas.

Enjoyable, informative, and great video. 👍Tail # N291BP (Baron Pilot) What A Phonetic Coincidence! Lol

For a second there I thought you had some sweet new props on 3175W. Oh well, at least you have a nicer looking dash. - Mike Costello.

Great vid ! 👍 from indian ocean

Thanks BP, have you thought about a Snap Chat account as well, Thanks to Aaron for taking us along.

Great content, thank you!

Now, ask yourself, would 3175W look Soooooo much better with a G500/G600 or the TXi versions of those, sitting in your panel? Yes, I know you like your Avidyne stuff, but it'll work with the G500/G600, at least. With the new TXi version, you migyht even be able to find the old versions at a discount. Finally, I'm back working. Believe it or not, I'm repairing, or will be repairing, Honeywell avionics, stuff for the 'Big Boys.' But, it's a job, I'm happy. I'm hoping that inside of two years, I can get my FAA Repairman Certificate, that would be cool. Merry Christmas to you and Lucy, and the rest of your family. Enjoyed this trip to the Bahamas and look forward to your return.

Well, it's like this: I could be doing that, except shoveling snow and not seeing the sun for weeks at a time is just so much more satisfying.

vídeo top!!!

This Is wish you and Your Family a Very merry Christmas and a Happy New year

Very good video. Curious to how long were you folks in radar and radio contact with Miami? I'm guessing the Bahamas do not have ATC. Again enjoyed the video very much.

Great Vlog.. Thanks man. Considering all the hoops & ridiculous fees I don't see this happening for me. Looks like a chain of sand box's would be more tourist friendly.

Time for an update guys! But the flight scenery was gorgeous.

Great video. Can you please talk about the fees? How much are they?

Did you ever find out what that ELT was?

The comment of the headsets failing is hysterical.

Great video. How long was your total flight time from Florida to point of entry in the Bahamas and also is their multiple point of entries? I live in Mississippi and am planning on making a trip from here to Florida to the Bahamas. Also do you think trip can be done on a Cessna 1978 172?

Why no preflight on procedure if engine down on takeoff? The munchies and shark repellant are good ideas too,

Ever consider doing an Atlantic hop via Canada, Iceland, and Greenland?

I know each trip is unique but what would be an average fee for the trip? Just a round figure so we have an idea what to expect. Thanks and have a Great Christmas and New Year.

Sincerely appreciate this video Baron. One question... While on an IFR plan out, did they cut you loose at some point and have you squawk 1200 due to lost US radar coverage or did they hand you off to Bahama's ATC? Or, did you just cancel? Thanks much.

Was the ELC tone from the plane that was at 3000 below you? Merry Christmas

Link to the life raft you own?

What are those snacks you love.

Subliem, & Formidabel.

Out of curiosity do you hire with you as P1 for trips to the Bahamas? Would love to take the wife.

How long was your flight

I like a lot of others would really like to know how much these fees are.

Can you help me? I try to improve my ATC skills. Can you write what is told at 2:08 after "notice to airmen:"? And what is "10205" at 4:42 ?

how bout u just stay in the pattern at opa locka?

why wasnt your mixture full rich

they should edited at 7:36

Dang. Airspeed went from 160 at cruise flight to 180 not long before landing.

I’m not a pilot, but when they asked you to check that frequency, why did you say” let’s hope that was accidental!”

The other guy is my friends dad lol

Questions: If while returning to the US you experience an emergency and land at a NON port of entry airport. What then? Maybe just contact border patrol yourself?

what about a seaplane? is there a "landing fee" if no "airport" is involved?

I think your Baron is faster than 291BP. Your indicated airspeed seems higher...

So, what were your landing fees for Stella Maris?

what about insurance

Is it just me or does Baron Pilot look like the actor Giovanni Ribisi - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Ribisi

Top notch acting

Well, with a 67 Mooney M20C, You're a HotRod. Yeh.

Did you two mention a U.S. Passport? You do have to have one to get into the Bahamas AND get back into the U.S., don't you???

I have to ask. Who was. The. Sandwich by.

Seems like you’d need a sat phone to call CHP.

32:53 Sunscribe??? You’ve been living in Florida toooooo long. Get outta the sun Baronbabe. Keep the vids coming. Would have been nice to see Lucy on the beach sippin’ an old fashion.

it would be telling for you two pilots to listen for how many times you insert the word "so" into your sentences.