Bahamas Forms and Checklist  (2018)

These are all of the forms that you may want or need to print and bring copies of.  I would suggest getting a binder with plastic slip-in page covers and compiling everything you need.  I'll put a column in for if it is required, or just suggested, too.

Form Link From My Site
Req'd
Print Copies


Special Notes or other Links
waiver2127.pdf

1


TSA Waiver for Bahamas VFR Flight
Bahamas_406mhz_ELT_Exemption.pdf

1


Bahamas 406mhz ELT Waiver
Bahamas_Special_Airworthiness_Cert.pdf
*
1


Required for Experimentals
Customs_General_Declarations.pdf   * US Version
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U.S. Version - May want to print extras
Bahamas_C7A.pdf
*
4 min


Bahamas Cruising Permit
Bahamas_C7.pdf
*
3 min



International_Flight_Plan_faa7233-4.pdf
*
2 min


Alternate Form   Notes: HOW TO USE
Suggest print many
Aircraft Registration - Permanent
*




Airworthiness Certificate
*




Aircraft Operating Limitations
*




Weight and Balance Info
*




Customs Sticker
*
1



Pilot Certificate with English Endorsement
*




Current Medical Certificate
*




Bring Your Passport
*
1 ea


Just a reminder!
Radio Station License
*
1



Restricted Radiotelephone operators permit
*
1


Technically this is required,
but rumor says they never ever ask.
It's a 1 time purchase so just do it.
Bahamas Immigration Card - Sample *
1


Required - reference only - fill in at Bahamas Customs
Bahamas Immigration Form
*
1


Required - reference only - fill in at Bahamas Customs
reenter_usa.pdf

1


USA Reentry Instructions
Bring Your Life Vests
*
1 ea


Just a reminder!
nav-Log.pdf

optional


Simple Nav Log
Bahamas_Info.pdf

1


Print This: Airport Info and FAQ inside!
Bahamas_Bill_of_Rights.pdf

1


General Info
AOPA_Returning_to_USA.pdf
AOPA_Required_Documentation_List.pdf
AOPA_Bahamas_Immigration_Card.pdf
AOPA_Bahamas_Info.pdf
AOPA_Departing_the_US.pdf
AOPA_Departing_New_DHS_Procedures.pdf
AOPA_Bahamas_Quick_Briefing.pdf

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Good info from AOPA to print for reference

PURCHASE
Caribbean En Route Low Altitude Chart 5/6
https://naco.faa.gov/ecomp/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=ELCB5

BUY THIS BOOK: http://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/5714
And this chart, too: http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2028

Links
EAPIS - Customs Passenger Information System
DTOPS - Customs page for getting sticker
AOPA Bahamas Info
Flying to the Bahamas - More Info
FCC Aviation Radio Info
Bahamas Flying Info from their Tourism Dept

Materials
Pilot Getaways Article Mar-Apr 08
Flight Training Magazine - Bahamas - Feb 2010


General Resort Info from my trip


MYES
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
http://www.stanielcay.com
242-355-2024 Bahamas
242-355-2024 Bahamas Fax
954-467-6658 US
Call the US number and ask for CAROL!!


Customs Contact Info
CBP Info Center  (877) CBP (227)-5511

KFXE
(954) 491-5647 and (954) 771-5160
(954) 771-5101 Fax
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m

KPBI
Address: 1612 Perimeter Rd.
(561) 687-5940

KFPR
(772) 461-1733

KMIA
(786) 476-3100


Flight Service Info
Outbound: 800-432-4716
Inbound: Miami 305-233-2600 / 800-432-4716 / 800-432-4717
Clearance Delivery: 800-227-0091