Informational Event For Those Planning A Trip Down Island

Pilots in northeast Florida who may be planning a trip to the Bahamas can get some good information Saturday at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport, which is hosting “Destination...Bahamas” on June 4, 2011 from 10000 – 1400 EDT. This is a regional event, free to the public, which will highlight ease of travel to and from the Islands of the Bahamas.

The event will attract not only the general aviation community but also many residents from the surrounding Northeast Florida area. General aviation pilots will have the opportunity to “Fly-in” and be hosted by Galaxy Aviation. Special fuel prices and hotel rates have been secured for this event.

Nearly two dozen exhibitors will promote all the wonderful things offered in the Islands. Four 4 Air charter companies will also be on hand showcasing their aircraft for travel to and from the Bahamas. Aircraft expected are a Pilatus PC-12, 2 Citation Jets as well as a King Air. Traditional Bahamian food will be offered for lunch and a live performance by a Bahamas Junkanoo band will entertain the attendees.

Seminars on flight planning, customs procedures and safety for "over water flight" will be conducted by the FAA and Department of Homeland Security.

FMI: www.flynf.com\destinationbahamas