Dear Fellow Pilots (call the hotel first for room availability)

For first time Flyers to the Bahamas, or even repeat visitors, this is a fabulous “no worries” package:  socialize with fellow pilots on an escorted flying adventure with an expert Island aviator who will assist with your flight planning, survival gear, documents, Bahamas customs clearance, hotel, activities, U.S. customs clearance, etc.  We'll be flying daytime VFR only.

The registration fee is only $200 per plane and the savings and benefits are huge.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

This is "first come, first serve" so sign up today.  The first seven pilots to register will receive a FREE bottle of Bahamian Rum.

The Bahamas Tourism Office and www.CaribbeanFlyingAdventures.com are offering this no-worries 4 day/3 night “Fly In” to Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on Long Island (MYLS) - www.capesantamaria.com - Friday November 30 - Monday December 3, 2007.  Snorkeling, scuba, sailing and fishing options are available.  The Beach at Santa Maria is world class and breathtakingly beautiful!

For a $200 registration fee per aircraft you will receive:

1) a 25% discount on resort accommodations - beach front bungalows at $201.50 a night per room including all taxes (per couple); spacious 2 bedroom beach front villas at $258.41 a night including all taxes (per each couple).  The villa bedrooms are very private and have their own bathrooms.
2) an escort for the entire trip by Jim Parker of Caribbean Flying Adventures who is an expert in Island Flying; all required documents will be provided including the international flight plan and General Declaration forms; advice on survival gear; plus direct access to Jim via email or phone for any questions or concerns;
3) a 25% discount for an annual membership on www.CaribbeanFlyingAdventures.com where you will find everything you need to know and do about Island flying including current fuel prices and front seat approach videos (members receive a 25% discount for renewals);
4) a pre-departure briefing at our departure point at South Florida’s First Choice FBO, Banyan Air Service (KFXE);
5) a $0.70 a gallon "Fly In" Avgas discount at Banyan FBO;
6) VIP “Meet and Greet” at the Stella Maris airport by Bahamas Tourism Office officials
7) complimentary cocktail reception Friday night

8) complimentary use of resort kayaks and bicycles

9) free Bahamas back pack, T-Shirts  and baseball cap

10) half day side-trip Fly In to nearby Staniel Cay (MYES)
 
The first seven pilots to sign up will receive a free Bottle of Rum.

Contact the Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort directly for room reservations toll free at 1-800-663-7090 ext 6526.  Ask for Laurie at Corporate Sales and let them know you are with the PIC Your Pleasure November 30 Fly In.

For those of you flying into FXE the previous day, we have crew rates and shuttle service to nearby hotels.

This will be a really nice, long weekend.  And for those of you coming from afar, talk to me about things to do in South Florida.  It’s a unique place worth visiting.

Best Regards,

Jim Parker