About a week to go before we head out to the Bahamas. It seems we have quite a group together for the trip and some others that will be joining us midweek.
Thanks to Doug Muse for his efforts planning and promoting this flyin.
There are reportedly some great restaurants near our Dec 27 base, The Sandhurst Hotel in Ft. Pierce Florida.
See you there!
Thanks Paul. I wish I could make it but do not want to burn reserve living money while trying to find a new job. I am 100% for the next trip (after I get a new job). I expect lots of pictures for a great article on the trip.
Doug
Dr. Bill Heybrook (WA2EDN) , Charlotte NC, has offered to loan a Marine handheld radio
to anyone that wants to use it for this trip.
These are great emergency devices as well as a great way to find Taxis or dinner reservations when Island Hopping.
Less than a week to go!
I doubt that Dr. Bill can get that out here in time this time of the year. Do you think this is a worth while item to tote? Bass Pro has them for $70. I'll get one if this is a useful item.
Marty Vanover
Phoenix, Az.
Nah,... I wouldn't buy one for the trip. If you have one bring it, but not so useful as to go out and buy one. I carry mine in a waterproof Seal Bag for abandon use or when I am in more remote places. Cellphones are becoming the norm now.
I could get it to someone local and then you pick up at the meeting in S. Fla before the crossing.
Just let me know
BILL
Bill,
I'm unsure of my routing. I was to fly to Cartersville to pick up some of the cargo to transport to Andros Island for Chad Moser. Not sure he still needs my capacity. Maybe he would be the guy to try to get the radio to. But, it would be just a "nice to have" item at this point. I think if I make the crossing at 12,500 ft I'll only have about 20 minutes that I couldn't glide either to the Bahamas or back to Florida. Weather is still a concern for me, as a VFR only pilot. So, maybe best to get it to someone who can definitely make the trip. I'll give this my best shot and will make it, if the weather is agreeable.
Marty Vanover
Phoenix, Az.
A bunch of Beeches at the Bahamas so far. We had a good dinner get-together in Fort Pierce Saturday. Then we all left Sunday for Treasure Cay. Chad went to Andros, Marty made a stop there. We are busy planning side trips to fish, snorkel and just sightseeing.
Still waiting for Craig and Eddie.
So Far we have
1-Paul Werbin plus 3 friends
2-Marty Vanover
3-Charles Booten plus 1
4-Clay Plus 1
5-Paul Jones Plus 1
6-Eddie Smith Plus 1 (so I hear)
Photos etc at some later time.
Paul W
What a trip! We had a great time! Took my aunt (first time in a small plane) 6 hours there from Nashville. 8.5 hr return trip (25-30 kt head winds).Atlanta took us right over Atlanta International (wow it's huge) we took some great pics. We flew to Jacksonville,Fl then down the coast to Ft. Pierce,Fl. Spent the night and flew over to the island Tuesday morning. Temps around 80 all week. We went snorkeling, explored part of the island, rented golf cart to ride around on. Flew to differnt places etc. Everyone needs to do this. Will have pics soon. And can't forget the good company of club and non club flyers that were a part of the group. Where is the next trip? Can't wait!
Eddie Smith
N8052R
Bahamas Boys:
Would love to have you post stories about going to and from, including any lessons learned. I know many are still unsure so any information or stories about the process would really help those considering for the next trip.
Thanks Guys,
Doug
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