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The hammer is coming down.... - 11/21/2007
The cutoff date for comments is at midnight tomorrow. (December 4) There is some talk that the CBP will be accepting comments after the fact but that is not known at this time.
At the close of comments, all posted comments will be reviewed by CBP and a decision will be made. We, in addition to AOPA, COPA, etc. are aggressively requesting a joint meeting with CBP in DC.
If members have another comment they wish to make, this is the time. Another couple hundred posts could make a huge difference in your ability to cross the border in the near future.
CBP has just informed us that they are extending the comment period for 0064 through - 11/6/2007
CBP has just informed us that they are extending the comment period for 0064 through December 4. And CBP is now getting heat from the Congress. As New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce wrote Transportation Secretary Mary Peters: “As someone who has flown from Mexico to my hometown of Hobbs, N.M., on dozens of instances can tell you how radio strength and lack of manpower could cause thousands of travelers to be grounded in foreign countries.
Lets keep the heat up on Congress. We now have an additional 15 days…
Critical Homeland Security Alert - 10/17/2007
We need help if we are going to fly across the border.
Proposed USCBP rule 0064 - 9/21/2007
To see and print out USCBP-2007-0064, go to: (print this path out so you don’t get lost)
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/eAPIS_NPRM_091107.pdf
To make or see comments posted, on this proposed rule, go to:
http://www.regulations.gov
Then pick Optional Step 4 towards the bottom of the page
From the pull down, choose Docket ID
To the right....
Jack is interviewed by AvWeb regarding 0064 - 10/4/2007
Late last night, I was interviewed by AvWeb regarding my concerns regarding the proposed border crossing rules
Group trips are open, Close out sale continues - 10/11/2007
Group trips are open - Close out sale continues
New Commander at Loreto - 9/3/2007
Effective September 15, Mexico’s DG has appointed Mario Landeros as Commander of the Loreto International Airport. Between now and that date, Inspector
Special Number for Flight Service from Mexico, Group Trips Open, Change to BBP Web Site - 7/17/2007
Prescott Hub has given the BBP a special number for filing and advising Customs when filing from Mexico. This number goes around all the recordings and will be handled “next up”. It will not transfer out of the area, i.e. Chicago. It was expressed to me that this number....
Serious issues in Loreto - 7/6/2007
One of our members in a Twin Commander had a problem with a prop upon landing at Mulege. The Commander at Loreto was informed that the prop was being removed and was being taken back to the states to be repaired. He was kept informed as to the....
Meeting in Mexico City - 6/1/2007
The BBP has scheduled a meeting in Mexico City on June 26 regarding the fuel problem in Baja and the fact that there is no fuel between San Felipe and Loreto, a distance of 348 nautical. And when....
Fuel problem at Mexicali - 5/21/2007
We were contacted by one of our members this morning who indicated that they felt that they were getting shorted on their fuel at Mexicali. Prior to landing, they set up a test whereby they ran a 40-gallon aux tank dry prior....
San Felipe out of fuel, they indicate that they should have fuel by Wednesday. They will tell us when it happens.
This years trips are posted - 5/14/2007
Posted are all the BBP trips scheduled for this Fall and next Spring. Included are the Copper Canyon, Burning Man, AOPA, Explore Mexico, Explore Baja, CenAm 08, Whales I, Whales II, and Explore Baja 08.
And, for the first time, CenAm is going into South America to see the highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls.
So, get our your calendar and start thinking South of the Border. It´s your airplane. Use it.
Click on "Group Trips" to the left to see more information
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Major changes at Flight Services, Telephone number changes. - 5/4/2007
In a continuing effort to consolidate Flight Service Stations, the FAA is closing 42 Flight Stations. All work handled by these closed stations will be moved to three major hubs, one in Washington DC, one in Fort Worth, and one in Prescott (AZ).
In addition, 16 Flight Service Stations are being....
There is concern from our members regarding advising Customs which we hope to address in the near future....
Report on the Amigos Conference - 3/12/2007
A quick report from the recent Amigos Conference that was held in Laredo last month. There are additional meetings scheduled to discuss all of the listed items. See photos in photo gallery.
Lack of Fuel in San Felipe: Amigos Meeting: - 3/9/2007
Fuel in San Felipe:
The official NOTAM issued by San Felipe indicates that they are out of fuel however; they have been getting...
Amigos Meeting:
Laredo Texas will be the host of this years Amigos meeting. It will start on March 21 with a fly-in / BBQ at the Laredo airport. It continues on March 22, Room for others to ride....
Expedited Passports - 1/23/2007
We have had a lot of concerns regarding the new Passport rules and how they are being enforced. We have feedback that persons arriving via private aircraft without passports are OK but are getting a strong warning that they will be required in the near future. To assist those that do not have a passport, I am listing a service that I use. Turnaround is about four or five days at a cost of less than US$100. (the price I paid about three years ago to add pages)
You can still get passports direct from the Government but I use this service as I find it better to be able to track and know when I will receive my documents.
The service I use is:
CIBT, Inc
Two Greenway Plaza, Suite 220
Houston TX 77046
800 883 2428
Baja AirLift is Complete - 9/14/2006
With an excess of twenty fixed wing aircraft, six helicopters, all with crew, and more than 100 others who provided contributions of clothing, cash, and more, this operation....
Elections in Mexico this Sunday - 6/26/2006
This election has extreme importance to general aviation in Mexico. If Felipe Calderon, who is a member of the PAN party does not win this election, there could be major staff changes in the Secretary of Communication and Transportation department.
Meeting in Mexico with the DGAC - 6/16/2006
Claudia and I, in a series of meetings, met with persons at the DGAC regarding the various concerns that we raised at the Amigos meeting in Monterey in March of this year. The meetings were positive and our original items as well as additional items were addressed. We believe that we were successful in all but one of our concerns. As indicated....
Amigos de la Aviacion, March 24 - 3/22/2006
Amigos de la Aviacion in Monterrey on March 24 & 25. (this Friday and Saturday)
We need names of those....
Amigos de la Aviacion, March 24 - 3/14/2006
On March 24th and 25th in Monterrey, Mexico, there is to be a very important meeting regarding border crossing, rules and regulations when flying in Mexico, runway safety, and more. The BBP is speaking as well as will be on the panel answering questions from the attendees.
In attendance will be the Director General of the DGAC, several of his Sub-Directors, as well as persons from the FAA. The BBP has a block of 10 rooms set aside for this event. Landing and parking fees have been waived at MMAN. If at all possible, please attend and support the BBP in its efforts. (if you can go, please let us know)To see the letter from the BBP regarding issues that the BBP is requesting to be addressed, open the attached file.
New airstrip in Baja - 10/13/2005
Campo Lorenzo (IATA id LZB) has just been permited by Mexico City and is now open. It is located in San Quintin very close to where the "Old Mill" strip was. It serves....
Changes on Wing Tax - 7/1/2005
In an attempt to clear up any confusion, Mexico has issued the following table for the “wing tax” charges. They....
President Vicente Fox signs Decree - 5/18/2005
President Vicente Fox, as directed by the Mexican Congress, signs Decree making change in “Wing Tax”.
Safety Seminar in San Diego - 4/18/2005
Join Erik and Jack and others for the FAA’s 11th Annual Super Safety Seminar to be held at Gillespie Field in El Cajon on Saturday, April 23.
The BBP is making two....
NO FUEL AVAILABLE AT GUERRERO NEGRO - 4/4/2005
Just received this official notice from the DGAC in Loreto, Baja Sur....
Mexican flight plans are being followed....
A Members trip to Central America - 3/26/2005
Posted on the bulletin board, we have moved it to the alert section to make it easer to read.
Our trip began on March 1 from Santa Fe, NM. There were 4 of us in 2 airplanes: Tom and Gerhard in a 182RG and David and myself in a Turbo 206. Tom and Gerhard
FAA announces change for FSS Service - 2/4/2005
The BBP is looking at what the impact will be on the notification of Customs for border crossing.
(From AOPA E-letter)
The flight service station system is finally going to be modernized! For the first time in history....
Trip Report, Central America 2005 - 1/25/2005
On January 19, 2005, 19 aircraft joined together for the Baja Bush Pilots’ eighth annual “CenAm and more” trip. The trip started in Brownsville, TX and continued across....
Experimental Aircraft Insurance from the BBP - 12/17/2004
The BBP has completed negotiations with its underwriters, Seguros Comercial America, to be
Special Baja Bush Pilots Holiday Hours - 12/15/2004
Special Baja Bush Pilots Holiday Hours
Claudia has baby boy
Meetings in Mexico City with the DGAC - 12/15/2004
The BBP met with the Director General of the DGAC as well as three of his directors in a series of meetings in Mexico City on November 12 and in a follow-up meeting on December 9.
Baja 1000 off road race November 17-21 - 11/23/2004
Explore Baja IV, Baja 1000 trip report now posted!
Status changes regarding fuel in San Felipe - 11/22/2004
San Felipe reports that they now have fuel
Find out why they were out....
BBP Alert, Monday November 22, 2004 - 11/22/2004
Mexico “Multi Entrance” Authorizations 2005
BBP Thanksgiving hours.
Wet runways in Baja!
The BBP at AOPA, Changes to the Baja 1000 race trip. - 10/4/2004
The BBP has a booth at this years AOPA in Long Beach as well as been asked to speak on flying in Mexico and Central America.
We have made changes to the "Explore Baja" Baja 1000 race trip.
JOHN LEAR ON JOHN LEAR.... A MUST-READ FOR EVERY PILOT AND ASPIRING AVIATOR - 9/9/2004
John Lear gave this talk on July 9th, 2004 to a group of fellow pilots in Las Vegas called, the "Hangar of Quiet Birdmen". The article was provided by BBP Member Frances McWilliams
Amigos de la Aviacion Report - 8/23/2004
Items from this two-day meeting that might have major impacts for the US pilots are as follows:
Amigos Agenda, Letter to FAA/DGAC - 8/12/2004
UPdate August 19, 2004
Amigos de la Aviacion kicks off Friday morning.
Four Points Sheraton at Montgomery Field, CA
Mexico adds ICAO identifiers to some airports - 7/26/2004
Some of Mexico’s IATA airports identifiers are in conflict with International IATA standards. With this change, Alamos is now an ICAO airport (MM45)
DGAC, FAA, and BBP to meet in San Diego - 7/21/2004
Amigos de la Aviacion will hold it annual US meeting in San Diego on August 20th and 21st, 2004
In attendance will be Captain Gilberto Lopez Meyer, Director General of the DGAC (Mexico´s FAA); Tom Stuckey, SW Regional Manager of the FAA, Robert Hernandez, coordinator of
Baja 1 departing Mulege Video - 6/17/2004
Check out the video of Baja 1 departing Mulege on the last Explore Baja II trip.
Multi-Entrance Authorizations are now being issued at airports. - 5/3/2004
Long a major issue with the Bush Pilots, as of May 1, 2004, pilots
Final Multi-Entry received - 4/19/2004
Final Multi-Entry received. Chance of delay for Multi-Entrance at border
Jorge Nevarez Javobo is fired - 4/7/2004
His department handles licensing for both domestic and foreign aircraft in Mexico
Major Changes Announced in Mexico - 3/29/2004
Changes at AMIGOS DE LA AVIACION, Saltillo Mexico include:
Multi-Entry Authorizations
Checking out of Mexico
US A&P working on aircraft in Mexico
And more….
International Meeting in Mexico - 3/15/2004
Join the FAA, the DGAC, and the Baja Bush Pilots on March 26 and 27 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico for AMIGOS DE LA AVIACION.
Services for Arnold Senterfitt - 2/17/2004
There will be a viewing on Thursday in San Diego with burial in Riverside on Friday
To See Action by the BBP in Mexico City - 8/24/2003
The following changes in either Mexican law or rules have been made because of the actions of the Baja Bush Pilots.
DGAC Meetings in Mexico City - 5/5/2003
A Special Baja Bush Pilot Report
Amigos De La Aviacion, Cuernavaca
and DGAC Meetings in Mexico City
Jack´s trip report to Cuba - 4/21/2003
Why there will not be a group trip to Cuba.
- 9/30/2007
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