fdt
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What is the cost per hour to fly?
I would like to know how much it costs to fly a small plane per hour. I'd like to get some footage for a video and would like to see if I can be flown
from Brown Field and fly over Tijuana and out to the Coronado Islands. Maybe a student that wants some México hours? Fishbuck?
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FDT.....be sure and get some close-ups of the F-16's as you approach the border......
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You may get info from:
Affordable Air Charter 858-243-2451
Aircom Media 858-496-1090
Air Charter Express 858-243-2451
Conquest Charter INc 858-278-4346
Executive Charter Svcs - 858-874-6532
Golden State Flying Club 619 449-0611
Plus One Flyers INc 858-277-7185
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fdt
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Thanks
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Hhmmmmmmm....
How much per hour for a ride in one of those F-16's???
Don't believe everything you think....
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I called some of the numbers above and the lowest was $175.00 per hour and an hour is about what I'm looking for. I found an aeronautical school in
Tijuana and I was quoted $100 per hour, this is a much lower price but the Captain I talked to sayed it would be a single engine and when I mentioned
the Coronado Islands he sayed that he would get close but not all the way out there because he didn't like being out at sea. He sounds like an older
man, is this normal? I'm not scared, why is he?
Should one fly with someone that doesn't like flying over the ocean?
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Bajajack
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A smart pilot
Personally I wouldn't fly over a mile out in a mexican maintained single.
\"take what you can, give nothing back!\"
We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the
American people.\'
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We can have no \"50-50\" allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all.
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I would be a bit nervous but, I'm a lil wimpy.
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Well, at least you got one decent answer...
First, I think your plan to start out at Brown, fly over TJ and then out over the ocean will get a lot more complicated than you think. My past
experience is that you would have to file a flight plan at Brown, land in Mexico and clear customs, do your sightseeing (if they allow it), then get
another flight plan, clearance, etc. to depart Mexico, then do it all again in Brown, plus customs. Not sure that is what you have in mind.
Talk to some of your TJ locals and they can steer you to a reliable local who can take you out over the Mexico portion. Either a bona fide flight
service, or just a qualified private pilot.
Then if you wish to do the Coronado deal, drive up to Brown and do it one stop from the U.S.
And don't fret flying in a single engine plane. That is all I ever flew.
Do you know why twin engines have two motors???
answer- "Because they cannot fly on just one"
good luck, and enjoy!!
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Talk to Capt. Mike, he does this sort of thing
If he doesn't hear you here, try his web site, I believe it's
www.screamingairlines.com
woops, needed an "S" in there
[Edited on 10-30-2008 by Debra]
[Edited on 10-30-2008 by Debra]
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you might try calling Tom Sarvis owner of 1st Flight the FBO at Brown field. tell him what you want to do and he can quote a very competitive $$ for
the charter. And he is tops as a pilot with an impeccably maintained fleet.
the engine on a single does not know whether it is over land or water or if it is day or night out!
and Bajarunner is right - the reason a twin has the 2nd motor is to get you to the scene of the accident faster!
have fun - i'd do it for you but i am in phx until next week when we will head to mulege and El socorro by SQ helping a friend scout property.
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Thanks to all for for the advise, never thought about the customs thing since I'm not interested in landing, just film and come back. I might go with
the Tijuana Aeronautical school.
http://www.institutoaeronautico.com.mx/
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you can't cross the ADIZ which parallels the borders (air defense identification zone) either way unless you are on a DVFR flight plan either.
it gets complicated if you don't land - and just cruise it.
you don't want an F16 shaking a wing at you.
Tom can explain all options.
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FDT, Obtaining stock footage may be an avenue to pursue. It would be better quality and, most likely, less expensive than doing it yourself. Do a
google search. An outfit based out of San Diego would likely have TJ aerial footage. Here's one: http://www.newuniquevideos.com/aboutus.html
Buen suerte!
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and Bajarunner is right - the reason a twin has the 2nd motor is to get you to the scene of the accident faster!
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oye hermano!
The POS is not feeling the love here. You and I are going to have to do some formation engine out exercises at our rendevous
Fly low, land on roads.
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hola Cap!
the real skinny is us po' folks who can't afford twins say that kind of stuff to cover our jealousy......hell yes i'd fly a twin if i could afford
one!
good to see you back here.
wassup wit da 2008 cabo boys?? are the games on?
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nice diplomacy! Look for your favorite "rich twin jock" (me) I'll be the one at the self serve fuel stand with my cut-off's pockets turned out,
counting change in my hand to see if I can get home.
Cabo boys are rallying for a big adventure. Lots of details to work out still. we have grown quite a bit and have to make some concessions for the
210's. It might be after the new year (statute of limitations).
I will e-mail you whan I get some details.
Fly low, land on roads.
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