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Cap
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Ensenada has been an International Airport for quite some time. The Problem there is the lack of a Precision Instrument Approach, and
frequent low cloud ceilings. All of the pacific side runways you listed, have similar problem and they do not even have a non-precision
approach published for them. Many of the previously listed airports do not have lights either, and are illegal to fly into after sunset.
Furthermore, if you fly around third world countries much you will find that smaller airfields are not reliably open. It is not uncommon to find
closed runways just weeks after the last time you used them (Palo Verde).
If a company is going to take your premiums for medical evacuation insurance they (and they are responsible) they will clearly state that they can
only guarantee pick up in places that they can first get in to in less than ideal weather conditions, with some reliability, and secondly that the
local officials will not close on a whim, or because the kickback was not sufficient this month.
I haven't even started with fuel availability...
My point being; if you are expecting a medical evacuation in Punta Sanfransiquito based on the coverage you purchased, you might be waiting a while,
and this could affect your decision of where to retire. Or help you weigh the relative value of the insurance based on your current location.
Read carefully, I don't think the insurance company is trying to fool anyone, more likely they are just covering their bases and being upfront with
what they can realistically provide.
Anyone telling you not to worry about it, is either ill-informed, or trying to sell some insurance.
Fly low, land on roads.
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David K
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What happened to the Coast Gaurd flying out injured Americans in their helicopters? They did in the 60's and 70's...
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Cap
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I really don't have any idea if the US coast guard would be of much assistance. I have heard stories of such, but I never verified any of the info.
And like you say, they were old stories.
I think a sat. phone is probably the best backcountry insurance one can get. A good first aid kit and traveling with at least one other person are
also good ideas. Then keep the locations of airstrips marked on your map. I have flown people out several times by pure coincidence of my arrival.
Not fool proof , but better than nothing. There were several Baja Bush pilots that were organizing a volunteer search and rescue a few years back, I
haven't heard what happened to them but, you might try the BBP sight. I would think that there would be a great oppurtunity for coordination.
Fly low, land on roads.
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SkyMedBarbara
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As a SkyMed Membership Rep. in Loreto I never make any statements that don't come direcly from SkyMed. Here are two to answer two items in this post.
1. We accept literally hundreds or more who have had stints, and diabete is ALWAYS covered.
2. SkyMed is upfront and honest, by stating that pre-existing conditions are covered after 90 days, and that all applications are subject to medical
underwriting. This is on page 8 under EXCLUSIONS in your Welcome Book when you got your cards. It is in the questions and answers on the SkyMed front
page online...Read...Read..Read ...SkyMed sells itself....and for the services you can receive it is so inexpensive.
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