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Old 01-27-2017, 07:42 AM
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Great report! Looks like you had an awesome trip. Those fish tacos are making me hungry.
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Old 01-27-2017, 07:48 AM
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Thank you for your wonderful essay. We live in the Sacramento area and go to Baja every year. This year, we're taking the -9A -we use avgas :-( - but found lots of inspiration and information from your postings. I would love to learn more and pick you brain about flying down there.
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Old 01-27-2017, 09:22 AM
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Default Nice trip write-up

We try to go down every year in the 10. Scott Schmidt is who introduced me to the area.

It's great to see other pilots' experiences. Thanks for sharing!

I know Baja Bush Pilots have recently had problems getting their paperwork for departure. I think it was at MMAN which is on the mainland not Baja.
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Old 01-27-2017, 10:53 AM
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Thanks for the write up! I'm putting Baja on my list!
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Old 01-27-2017, 11:37 AM
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Thanks for the write up! I'm putting Baja on my list!
That's why I decided to do the write-up! - So folks would put Baja on their list. It's a ton of fun to go down there, and it's not that hard to do. Seems like every time I talk to people about going to Baja, they're nervous about going outside the US, border crossing, paperwork, etc. But once you get the hang of it, there's just something about Baja that does a person good, just the whole tranquil vibe of it. The food is always great, the service fantastic. At least for me, when I'm there I notice the glaring difference between their "customer service" and ours here in the US. I get the feeling that wherever I go, folks are truly grateful to have me there.

Another thing: Don't believe everything you hear about Mexico on the news...

I could go on and on... But the point is, get in your plane and head south! You'll be glad you did!

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Old 01-27-2017, 01:48 PM
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Smile Fond memories of Baja

Having started flying down to Baja in late 80's and driving down both 4 wheelers and motorcycles since the late 70's, I have been to all the places you high lighted and enjoyed them all. I did my diving off of Punta Chivato instead of Loretto. Lots of years and little has changed. For those who fly gas burners, fuel supply is always one of the foremost considerations. This can be mitigated by flying into Guaymas (pronounced "why-mas") MMGM which is on the mainland, a port of entry and 35 minutes away from Mulege (I fly a 6). As soon as you take off, you can see the mountains of Baja. Guaymas is probably the easiest port of entry to go through Customs in Mexico. One short counter to do all the paperwork for a relatively short gas and go!

During the mid 90's our EAA Chapter 663 put on a couple of airshows to raise funds for the local dental clinic supported by the Rotary Club and spearheaded by an old friend Jim Christopher who past away about a year and a half ago. Great times and we were able to do things that would take months to get cleared by the FAA. One minor thing to clear up, the Hotel Serenidad does not own the airstrip although they contribute to maintaining it. When you fill out your Mexican flight plan, your destination airport is officially designated as El Gallito (sp? pronounced el-ga-yee-toe).

One question I have for Kurt, how much is the Mexican liability insurance for the plane these days and how did you handle the e-apis communications requirements?
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Old 01-27-2017, 02:07 PM
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Outside U.S., perhaps modified since 90's, thought, @ least then - app. 10" N#'s required. Yourself, Vlad's trip to N. Latituides, etc., both normal size. Obviously either changed, or not req.?
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Old 01-27-2017, 02:33 PM
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Having started flying down to Baja in late 80's and driving down both 4 wheelers and motorcycles since the late 70's, I have been to all the places you high lighted and enjoyed them all. I did my diving off of Punta Chivato instead of Loretto. Lots of years and little has changed. For those who fly gas burners, fuel supply is always one of the foremost considerations. This can be mitigated by flying into Guaymas (pronounced "why-mas") MMGM which is on the mainland, a port of entry and 35 minutes away from Mulege (I fly a 6). As soon as you take off, you can see the mountains of Baja. Guaymas is probably the easiest port of entry to go through Customs in Mexico. One short counter to do all the paperwork for a relatively short gas and go!

During the mid 90's our EAA Chapter 663 put on a couple of airshows to raise funds for the local dental clinic supported by the Rotary Club and spearheaded by an old friend Jim Christopher who past away about a year and a half ago. Great times and we were able to do things that would take months to get cleared by the FAA. One minor thing to clear up, the Hotel Serenidad does not own the airstrip although they contribute to maintaining it. When you fill out your Mexican flight plan, your destination airport is officially designated as El Gallito (sp? pronounced el-ga-yee-toe).

One question I have for Kurt, how much is the Mexican liability insurance for the plane these days and how did you handle the e-apis communications requirements?
You're right, the air strip at Serenaded is called El Gallito; I apologize for the mistake. I pay nothing for Mexican liability insurance. Somewhere (I think in Loreto), I was given a copy of a letter from the Mexican aviation authority (I can't remember the acronym) stating that as long as your regular policy includes Mexico as a "covered territory", and most of them do, they are fine with that.

Since Mexico started requiring an Eapis manifest, E-apis communications are done through the Baja Bush Pilot's website. SO much easier that way. One form, same as the US form, and it goes to both countries. You receive your Mexican confirmation from Baja Bush, and the US confirmation from US CPB. Could not be easier.
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Old 01-27-2017, 02:35 PM
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Outside U.S., perhaps modified since 90's, thought, @ least then - app. 10" N#'s required. Yourself, Vlad's trip to N. Latituides, etc., both normal size. Obviously either changed, or not req.?
I think the 10" N number is still a requirement, but I've never had anyone say anything about my smaller numbers. I've had the RV9 down there three times, and the Sportsman twice.
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Old 01-28-2017, 10:17 PM
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Thanks for the pictures and write-up. Can't wait for our next adventure.

Why did San Felipe not have 100LL? I hope they get it back.
Not that you need it for the RV's.
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