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Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 06-26-08, 04:10 PM
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Views: 32,136
Posted By Rick Gardner
406 MHz ELT for Mexico

Although unofficial verbal communications have indicated a willingness to allow U.S. registered aircraft to operate in Mexico without complying with the 406 MHz ELT requirement, THERE IS STILL NO...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 06-18-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 32,136
Posted By Rick Gardner
406 MHz ELT for Mexico - Good news!

I just hung up with the Director of Aviation of Mexico's DGAC. The following is a summary of our conversation and the posiiton that the DGAC is moving towards.

An official circular will be generated...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 06-12-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 32,136
Posted By Rick Gardner
406 MHz ELT for Mexico

As posted on the AOPA website, Mexican regulation NOM-012-SCT3-2001 requires that as of July 1, 2008 all aircraft flying to Mexico must have a 406 MHz ELT. Caribbean Sky Tours and AOPA have already...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 06-03-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 25,237
Posted By Rick Gardner
Great news about aircraft fuel prices

Aside from being an exciting destination for pilots, Mexico currently has some very attractive fuel prices. Today’s prices (June 3, 2008) are approximately $ 3.60 per gallon for AVGAS and $4.60 per...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 04-01-08, 12:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 25,659
Posted By Rick Gardner
Pilot Getaways and the Bahamas

We are proud to have our Skymaster on the cover of the March/April issue of pilot Getaways magazine. The editors of the magazine joined us on a trip to my home, the Bahamas, where we took them to...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 04-01-08, 12:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 24,648
Posted By Rick Gardner
Mexican Multiple Entry permit, new procedures and SNF

A the request of Caribbean Sky Tours, Mexico’s DGAC (FAA equivalent) has agreed to make some modifications to the entry permit process to speed up the issuance of Multiple Entry Permits as well as...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 11-26-07, 09:28 AM
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Views: 23,490
Posted By Rick Gardner
Swim with a Whale Shark!

We have scheduled the 2008 dates for our Whale Shark trips. Every year, hundreds of Whale Sharks, the world’s largest living fish, congregate off the tropical island of Holbox located at the...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 10-29-07, 07:04 PM
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Views: 26,022
Posted By Rick Gardner
Aviation Day at the Marathon, Florida Apt.

Aviation Day at the Marathon, Florida airport is this Saturday, November 3'rd from 10 am to 4 pm and there will be many different aviation events and presentations. (It is also a great excuse to go...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 10-29-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 36,085
Posted By Rick Gardner
Proposed new rules for private flights outside the USA

I urge all SOAP members who have not responded to the US Customs and Border Protection Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to do so before the November 19, 2007 deadline. In its current form, the...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 09-17-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 24,966
Posted By Rick Gardner
Presentation on Flying to Mexico

We will be making a presentation on Flying to Mexico in conjunction with Pilot Getaways Magazine on Thursday, October 4'th at 1:30 pm. It would be a pleasure to meet othere SOAP members who plan to...
Forum: Messages 09-05-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 42,444
Posted By Rick Gardner
FLY-IN to Mexico

My original idea for a SOAP FLY-IN down here to Mexico was for a vacation adventure to go visit archeological sites, colonial cities, caribbean beaches or whatever combinations of destinations would...
Forum: Messages 08-30-07, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 42,444
Posted By Rick Gardner
Annual FLY-IN to Mexico

Hi Ernie. Let me try and answer your questions.

1) We normally do fully escorted FLY-IN's where we travel through the Yucatan on different types of adventures. For a convention like the SOAP FLY-IN,...
Forum: Messages 08-30-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 42,444
Posted By Rick Gardner
Fly-In to Mexico

Insurance in Mexico is a topic that keeps coming up that I would like to clarify. Mexico only requires 3 things:

1) That your insurance coverage has at least US$ 250,000 of liability coverage.
2)...
Forum: Messages 08-30-07, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 42,444
Posted By Rick Gardner
Fly-In to Mexico for Skymaster Owners and Pilots

Hello everyone, we are based in Cancun, Mexico and organize guided FLY-IN's and self-fly vacation for pilots wanting to explore Mexico with their aircraft. We also have the honor of owning a ...
Forum: Parts Sources 07-18-07, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,113
Posted By Rick Gardner
Spinner and bulkhead

I'm looking for a spinner and bulkhead for a 1976 P337. Does anyone have suggestions on a cost effective source?
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 07-10-07, 10:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 24,364
Posted By Rick Gardner
Flying to Mexico and the Bahamas

We regularly do presentations for the FAA and flying clubs throughout the U.S. on how to fly to Mexico and to the Bahamas. Over the coming months I will be in Cincinnati, Ohio off and on. If there...
Forum: Messages 07-10-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,094
Posted By Rick Gardner
I second the post recommending Sammy at Air...

I second the post recommending Sammy at Air Services. I have been there many times with other aircraft and plan to take my newly acquired 337 there shortly. Make sure you call in advance as they are...
Forum: Messages 06-29-07, 03:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 140,008
Posted By Rick Gardner
Diesel powered 337

I was told today that someone has converted the front engine of a 337 to diesel somewhere in the northeast USA and is flying it under a restricted category. Has anyone heard of this who could...
Forum: Messages 06-27-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 21,346
Posted By Rick Gardner
Pretty good site! Thanks for sharing it. I had...

Pretty good site! Thanks for sharing it. I had been using 100ll.com which has been working pretty well for me but this site has even more capabililty.

Best
Forum: Parts For Sale 06-04-07, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,733
Posted By Rick Gardner
The tab that rotates behind the ledge on the door...

The tab that rotates behind the ledge on the door to keep the handle from opening is broken off on the lock I currently have. Do the new locks come with something similar?
Forum: Parts Sources 06-04-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,950
Posted By Rick Gardner
Excellent thought. I was looking at it yesterday...

Excellent thought. I was looking at it yesterday and thinking the same thing. Of course, it also made me realize how little protection it really provides.
Forum: Parts Sources 06-03-07, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,950
Posted By Rick Gardner
Thanks! I have sent him an e-mail. Rick Gardner

Thanks! I have sent him an e-mail.

Rick Gardner
Forum: Parts Sources 06-02-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,950
Posted By Rick Gardner
Door lock for 1976 T337G

I'm looking for a door lock for my P337, if anyone knows where I can get one, please advise.

Thanks

Rick Gardner
Forum: Parts For Sale 06-02-07, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,733
Posted By Rick Gardner
Need door lock for 1976 T337G

I'm looking for a door lock for my P337, if anyone has one or knows where I can get one, please advise.

Thanks

Rick Gardner
Forum: Parts Sources 05-08-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,221
Posted By Rick Gardner
Another question. There is another brand... let's...

Another question. There is another brand... let's call it brand X, that has a micro-fiber lining to protect the plexiglass. Is the knit nylon fabric on the inside of brand Y above comparable? My...
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