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    Default Re: Kitfox Aircraft and Stick & Rudder - Sebring & Bahama Bound 2012.

    Forgot one.

    Fuel stop south of Mobile,AL
    It's against the rules to stop on pavement for fuel. "Ray"
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    Latest photos from John and Paul.



    Landing @ Dog Island (a barrier island) off the Florida coast)
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    Stretching our legs @ Dog Island - we could hear the surf pounding after we shut down:
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    GPS Proof, we were off shore:
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    Found this grass strip that had every pilots dream - lights and a Mexican restaurant - smelled good too
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    Quote Originally Posted by desertfox4 View Post
    found this grass strip that had every pilots dream - lights and a mexican restaurant - smelled good too
    Caution! Bean Component! Not authorized for flight!

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    3 photos from the Sebring,Fl. show. Looks like John and Paul are busy extolling the virtues of the most exciting recreational vehicle made.

    Sebring 2012 Kitfox Aircraft booth.jpg

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    Lots of interest Sebring 2012.jpg


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    Default Re: Kitfox Aircraft and Stick & Rudder - Sebring & Bahama Bound 2012.

    How much does it cost to land in the Bahamas? You definitely took the water route! If I had the nerves to fly there, I would have gone over the Islands!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Z View Post
    How much does it cost to land in the Bahamas?
    Great website about flying in the Bahamas

    Pilot Information is here. Currently the only charge seems to be a $15 per person departure fee. (You have to pay to leave.) If you land at one of the private airports there can be additional charges.

    It's important to note that not all Bahamian airports have tie-downs on their parking ramps.

    Linda and I flew to Sebring last Sunday and found John and Paul in good spirits. As usual I had a thousand questions about my kit. John's a very patient man.

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    To the Bahamas.


    Leaving the coast of Florida with John in tow
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    80 miles out. "Bimini" to clear customs and get our island cruising permit - next stop another 160 miles out.
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    The runways almost always into a 10-15 mph steady breeze until you get below the Palm & Pine trees that line the edge - then hang on.
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    The customs guy had never seen such cool planes
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    Really out there
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    Berry islands. Starbucks muffin 4 hours ago wasn't enough - getting hungry - looking for lunch
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    More Bahama adventures 2012


    Found a lunch stop, right next to the airport, we could walk to, on the beach -Great Harbour Cay
    Found a lunch stop, right next to the airport, we could walk to, on the beach -Great Harbour Cay.jpg
    Another 70 + miles - what's the point in going high, you're still going to get wet.
    Another 70 + miles - what's the point in going high, you're still going to get wet..jpg
    North Eleuthera. Our destination almost 200 miles off Florida
    North Eleuthera Our destination almost 200 miles off Florida.jpg
    Inviting warm waters
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    Lots of water...
    Lots of water....jpg
    We think it is a 30-40 ft baby Sperm Whale
    We think it is a 30-40 ft baby Sperm Whale.jpg
    Fun, Fun, Fun !!
    Fun, Fun, Fun !!.jpg
    You never leave your wing man, unless one is forced to test the life raft. Celebratory Scotch is in the belly pod.
    You never leave your wing man, unless one is forced to test the life raft. Celebratory Scotch i.jpg


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    Bahama Trip



    Off across the water. For our $50 hamburger in a neighboring island of the Exuma's - remember it's cheaper in a Kitfox.
    For our hamburger in a neighboring island of the Exuma's - remember it's cheaper in a Kitfox.jpg
    Water colors
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    A toss up. Who's having more fun - sailing friends gathering in a cove or flying on each others wing.
    Who's having more fun - sailing friends gathering in a cove or flying on each others wing..jpg
    Too much fun
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    Landing Norman's Cay - used to be drug runners' stronghold
    Landing Norman's Cay - used to be drug runners' stronghold.jpg
    Norman's Cay leg stretch
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    Our lunch stop - 150+ miles out
    Our lunch stop - 150+ miles out.jpg
    We left the airplanes to enjoy the view while we walked to find a "Grouper" burger - Yum!
    We left the airplanes to enjoy the view while we walked to find a Grouper burger - Yum!.jpg
    The weather was a changing for the flight home. Looking like a wispy billowing opaque shower curtain - of fine rain water hanging straight down from the cloud bottoms - blocking our path - with moving sucker holes - chasing the pot-of-gold at the end of the rainbow.
    The weather was a changing for the flight home.jpg


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    Default Re: Kitfox Aircraft and Stick & Rudder - Sebring & Bahama Bound 2012.

    Beautiful photos guys. Thanks for sharing. It's clear you're all having a blast.
    I bet those Rotax engines sound just as good over miles of open water as they do over mountainous terrain.
    Safe journey back. Can't wait to see some video. Keep your feet dry.


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