Dominican Republic RVer?

[cawmd82]

Seems like I read on here a while back about someone with a -7 or?? flying/based in the DR. I did not find them in search or other noodling around. Anyone have a clue?

I will be over there in 2 weeks, maybe a reason to buy someone some gas??

[339A]

Last year... He had read our story in Sport Aviation and was trying to get Deb and I to fly over to the DR. Claimed that they had changed their attitude towards GA/private flights.

I am on my way to Sacramento right now but, should be home tomorrow night. Might have some info stashed away at home on the guy.

Regards,

[mcjon77]

I think I met the same guy at OSH last year. He flies an N registered Vari-eze in the DR. Apparently, the Dominican Republic has dropped ALL government fees related to GA flights. I guess someone finally figured out that anyone with the cash to fly his own plane to a foreign country will probably spend more money in that country for tourist purposes than than could get with user fees.

I am really hoping that the country is rewarded with increased GA travel and tourist dollars. Their success could encourage other countries in the Caribbean and Latin America to follow suit.

[mike newall]

Last year there was a white RV whizzing around the bay in Puerto Plata - looked like a 6 or 7, taildragger for sure.

I fly longhaul and we stayed in Sosua - brothel but we have now moved !!

If you are about, I am there in early July - get in touch

[cawmd82]

We will be there all next wk, if there is aviating to be had, bring it on