Recent content by florian becker

As a post trip summary: MYCB was deserted - their didn't answer their phones (I tried to make sure that customs was actually there), but when we got there, the airport manager and customs were there. The airport is almost fully fenced in and there is a door in the small customs building with a...

Thanks, all, for your responses. I read good things about Fernandez Bay Villages - we won't be staying there this time, but will consider for future trips.

Hello, I postponed a trip to Cat Island that was planned in May. Now that the Bahamas are opening again, I am looking to go for a long weekend in early September. Has anyone been to the out islands recently? Specificaly Cat Island? Wondering about safety on the islands and safety at the airport...

all important comments. For someone who had his CFI/CFII at 320 hrs (and never used it to make a career in aviation), I will say this: Enjoy flying. Learn when you're ready. Focus on acquiring knowledge when you're ready and then enjoy flying when you need just that. Now (at 1400 hrs and proud...

I have a piper lance with that engine. Did a Penn Yan overhaul 18 months ago and put GAMI injectors on right away. The total cost (including the 1 hr installation) was about $1,000k. GAMI lets you exchange injectors for a year with the goal to getting all cylinders to peak within 0.5gph of fuel...