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Created Feb 08 2019
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By Drbud
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Pilot procedure for Baja entry 2019😎
Mission pilots flying into Baja airports should be aware of increased
procedures.
1. Always file a "border crossing flight plan before
departing USA.
2. Filing IFR is preferable since there will
be automatic radar following into your first AOE or ‘airport of
entry”
3. Try to have 3 photocopies of all the following
documents BEFORE entering Mexico to save the airport and yourselves TIME on
your first ENTRY of the year into an AOE.
A. Mexican liability
insurance cover page and USA liability insurance. Some USA policies will
cover you in Baja, but for about $250.00 a year through BUSH PILOTS
INTERNATIONAL website, its well worth the piece of mind knowing you will
not be detained or the plane confiscated in case of incident.
B. Current REGISTRATION of aircraft (the FAA now reissues these
biannually or so.
C. Pilots license
D. Medical
certificate
E. Airworthiness Certificate.
4. Contact airport 10 miles out report position
ENSENADA.119.75 MMES after handoff from Tijuana approach. Expect a left
down wind landing to the west on RWY 29.
IFR approach is to
fly over the field at 4000 and hold until cleared for NDB or GPS approach.
IFR landings to minimums are conducted on RWY 1 if foggy.
5. After landing you will be told to proceed to the ramp
and take position number 1,2, or 3
Do not stop at fuel pit or
park elsewhere. This is a military airfield and they take their procedures
seriously. SHut down engine and take all aircraft paperwork with you to
the pilot dispatch desk at the far north of the terminal nest to the rest
rooms.
6. Fill our a close of flight
plan form and write all passenger names in the comments box.
7.
Take this form to the comandantes office Carlos Julian Calls is the top
man here at MMES. He was a jet pilot in the military and is
friendly.
Here you will present the copies of all the documents
above and he will type up a "multiple entry aircraft entrance form”. About
a 3-4 page document. Expect to pay $80-100 US dollars for this document
which is good for the caledar year ONLY.
8. Have your passengers pick up and fill out customs and immigration
form as you will.
9. You will then take your papers to the
last office to the south to show passports and flight plan close
document
10. You and your passengers will fill our the
tourist Visa cards as mentioned in the small office on the east wall
adjacent to the comandantes office. They wil scan in each persons passport
and charge only the non-pilot passengers. Make sure a pilot who is your
passenger is filled out in the landing form as the official co pilot to
avoid the fee of $25-30 entry visa. PILOTS DO NOT GET CHARGED.
11. The customs and immigration people will scan your luggage on the
Xray belt.
12. Once all stamps are on all three forms of the
close flight plan form you then RETURN to te original north desk for final
stamp and to collect the copies and you keep a copy with you.
At this point you may reload passengers, taxi to
refuel, and depart for the next airport in Baja or stay there and taxi to
the parking area south of the main ramp behind the mechanics FBO where many
Cessna are parked. This has a lot of gravel and no tie downs. Bring two
sets of chocks.
GUARD your aircraft
documents carefully.
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Created Jul 22 2014
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By drbud
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Tijuana fees at border
In light of the problems in TJ we will be flying into BRown Field and using our mission cars at KSDM to drive to border and save the $150/airplane PLUS the time lost in customs and immigration.
Dr Bud
6/24/14
We have continued to receive reports from members of going through Tijuana and being charged the Overtime fee by Immigration (Derecho de Tiempo Extraordinario). We are aware of what the rule states and how it is to be carried out but it is clear that there are several things, even with the new DGAC Multi Entry passenger process that are left open, so that it allows for misinterpretation or left up to the individual airports to "figure out". Hence, we have different airports enforcing the same rules in different ways. After speaking not only with Tijuana immigration supervisor but also with their main person in Mexico City, we offer the following:
In Tijuana, until they receive an official notice in writing from Mexico City, they are enforcing the rule in the following manner:
If you are flying an aircraft that is registered to a company/entity/partnership, anything that is not your personal name and you are flying with people who are not your family, they have no choice but to assume that you could potentially be flying those people for profit. If you present them with the Corporate permission letter that DGAC law requires you to carry, that states your flight is not for profit and that you are the owner, etc., they will accept the letter but must obtain validation of such a letter, from their main offices in Mexico City (which by the way, will never be open on the weekends) on a case by case basis. If they cannot get the "they are ok, let them pass", you will be assessed the fee. This is in AND out of the country if you are flying on the weekend.
Tijuana has adopted giving pilots the "option" of having their passengers walk across the border and then they would not be "transporting" people so they are not charged, but how many people want to do that?! We personally took the cases that were documented and reported to us to our meeting with Immigration in Mexico City and they apologized for the liberties that their officials were taking in enforcing the new regulations and indicated that without a doubt, they were in the wrong. They acknowledged that sometimes their officers were so afraid of not charging someone even if there was any doubt, because if it is due and they did not charge it, they have to pay out of their own pocket and could possibly be reprimanded. INAMI stated that they would be speaking with their Tijuana office and clarifying the procedures. To date, we continue getting reports of this nature out of that particular airport.
So, we will not say use or do not use a particular airport, but be aware that presently, this is how this rule is being enforced in Tijuana.
In the event that it is found that you were wrongfully charged, the process for getting your money back is complicated. It can be done in no other way than going personally and waiting at the Hacienda (IRS equivalent) office and making an appointment. Then, going back for the time and date that they give you the appointment for and complying with what they ask of you, to prove that you are due a refund.
We are following up with both Mexico City and Tijuana. If clarification is given and their enforcement of this law is amended, we will send an updated message.
Your BBP Team
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Created May 21 2014
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By horny
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Created Apr 07 2014
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By matt
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Created Dec 03 2013
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By Dr Bud
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Pilot needed for Jan 3-5 trip to Baja
Our next mission trip to Rosarito Jan 3-5 will be partnering with
Capilla Calvario Church Rosarito, Sierra Madre Rotarians, Rosarito Beach
Rotarians, and Tijuana Rotarians to serve 130 seniors aged 65-103 who live
in sub-standard conditions with few resources.
A pilot is
needed to carry passengers and/or gifts for the seniors that weekend. If
you are a pilot with an airplane, or are qualified and current to fly one
of the ministries aircraft, then please call Dr Budincich at 626-893-3025
for more imformation.
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Created May 30 2012
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By Dr Bud
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Pilot checklists for Baja
Check list of things needed by the pilots for border
crossings travelling to and returning from Mexico.
SOUTHBOUND (INTO
MEXICO):
- Pilot's license and current medical
certificate
- Current USA Passport (not expired)
- Aircraft Registration
- Owner statement authorizing named pilot to fly into Mexico(owner name needs to be the same as owner signing notarized pilot "permission letter" to take AC out of country)
- Aircraft need to have the new type ELT installed.
- Permission letter (notarized)
from
aircraft owner on registration (if pilot does not own the plane).
- Proof of current Mexican Liability
insurance ( buy from Bush Pilots International) cost is about $240 for an annual policy
- Annual Mexico Aircraft Multientry Pass ($60 purchasable at airport of entry (AOE) You need 3 copies your pilot certificate, medical certificate, registration, airworthiness, and Mexican aircraft liability insurance policy (or purchase in advance by mail)
- Mexican border crossing Flight Plan and return flight plan pre-filed with FAA . eAPIS online passenger filing mandatory to be pre-filed with Dept of Homeland Security and US Customs (DHS)1 hour before taking off. SET own eAPIS account for your future filings.
- $35.00 US fee for each passenger is required for a visa for passengers entering the country by air, pilots and second in command pilots exempt from this fee, so smart to name the right front PAX as a pilot too, (ut they may ask for certificate number.)
NORTHBOUND
(INTO THE
U.S.)
- Pilot's license with current medical
certificate,
- A/C registration and airworthiness certificate.
- Current U.S. Customs annual sticker for aircraft ($27.50)
- US Customs agent will inspect these documents and Gieger Counter the A/C and possibly inspect baggage or drug sniffing dog or both.
- Current Passports for ALL passengers. (not expired) All passports will be inspected and passengers may be detained if proper ID and passport not on person and current.
- Pre-filed eAPIS disclosure
on-line with all passengers listed.
- File and open border crossing flight plan 1 hour in ADVANCE
- Arrived at Port-of-Entry Airport (OE) n ETA
limits or have radioed
in to amend if necessary, or change arrival airport if IFR at USA airport of filed entry. do not arrive EARLIER than filed ETA and try to be within 15 minutes AFTER expected ETA on eAPIS.
- Submit the required eAPIS form
(prepared and printed in advance if possible for USA customs at Brown Field or Calexico)
- Passengers must not have any undeclared weapons, or purchases. Do not try to import things like firecrackers, fireworks, prescription drugs without prescriptions from USA or Mexican doctors. Alcoholic beverages such as Kahlua or other import is limited to 1 liter per adult without paying duty.
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Created Oct 08 2010
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By Michael Budincich
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New Pilots welcome
Manos Con Alas Ministries is looking for IFR pilots with 400 plus hours TT who are willing to serve 1-6 times a year to fly their own aircraft, rented aircraft, or mission owned aircraft to Baja California for our regularly scheduled trips south of the border.
We are looking for pilots who have a calling to be in the service of others by the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Isaiah 58 servants with a great heart and talent to fly and use aviation talents for humanitarian aid and service.
We are looking for experienced pilots that can fly into dirt airstrips when needed, and fly non-precision approaches into occational low marine layer ceilings near costal airports in northern Baja. VFR pilots are not discouraged from applying, but may have limitations in their ability to fly in all weather, and that may require cancellation of some flights, or weather delays.
400 plus hours is optimal for consideration, but time may be built as "second in command" with other pilots to learn the ROPES of a particular area or clinic location. Low time pilots are encouraged to participate, but may be limited in PIC time with passengers, or could do cargo flights with no passengers when more equipment is needed to transport.
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Created Jan 14 2008
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By dr bud
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Pilots and aircraft in our ministry
Curreent Mission Aircraft Fleet
Cessna N6402N. Cessna Centurion model T210N
This specially configured 6 place retractible gear single is equipped with a Factory installed Robertson STOL kit (Short Takeoff Or Landing), stabillator abrasion boots, turbocharger, intercooler, Long range tanks. It can carry a payload of 1000 lbs of passengers and baggage after the tanks have been filled, and travel over 1000 miles before refueling. A workhorse of a bush aircraft.
Cessna N756DW Stationaire TU 206G
This powerful single engine turbocharged bush plane can lift 1000lbs including six adults and baggage with full fuel payload of 80 gallons, and land in a distance of only 500-600 feet. This is important when operating out of short dirt runways in Baja such as El Buen Pastor, Pedrigal, Vizcaino, Rancho Magana, Meling Ranch, Campo Lorenzo, or other strips we have operated out of. An extremely safe and simple aircraft with proven reliability.
Cirrus SR22
This aircraft is owned and operated by Dr Kevin Baines, a JPL planetary scientist who donates his time for our missions. This is a 4 seat "glass panel" aircraft with a composite hull and a 3 bladed prop. This aircraft is not operating our of dirt airstrips now due to the restrictions of the owners, but is regularly used for teams into Ensenada and Tijuana.
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Created Jan 14 2008
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By Dr Bud
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Pilots and aircraft in our ministry
Michael Budincich, D.C. flys Cessna T210 N6402N Oregon based,Cessna TU206 Cessna 756DW EMT based
Kevin Baines, PhD, CFII flys Cessna TU206 756DW, Cessna R182 N2333C, Cirrus and other Piper singles and twins. Based at EMT. Owns a Cirrus 22 and Piper Meridian
George Hines flys Cessna R182 N2333C Currently out of area.
Hovannes Sarkissian flys Cessna 182, Cessna TU206 based at EMT
Grant Vorster,O.D. flys Cessna 172, Cessna 182 Based at Burmuda Dunes
Richard Smith flys our Cessna TU206G, along with Bonanzas, & C-182 based at EMT
Capt Jim Nielsen, American Airlines commercial pilot flys Piper 411 twin, Twin Commander, and Navion, and any other airplanes Based at Reid Hillview San Jose, and South County airport
Raymond Bouchereu, DC flys a Cessna T210 Based at La Verne-Brackett Field
Marc Haney, DDS, owns a Cessna 182 and currently is buillding time
John Smalldridge, CFI, A&P owns and operates a Cessna 182 and instructs out of El Monte, CA, and is a skilled auto repair shop owner and aircraft mechanic.
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