Build this Plane and FLY to the Bahamas - Light Sport Ocean Crossing

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In today's video, I'm thrilled to take you on a journey as I fly my homemade experimental airplane, the Vans RV12, from the United States to the stunning Bahamas.
Cross country flight in my experimental Vans RV-12 homemade airplane over the ocean and down to the Bahamas. We go over the process for flying a kit built light sport airplane out of the USA and crossing the border to the Bahamas.
From equipping essential gear like portable radios and inflatable life jackets to navigating customs procedures and handling unexpected weather challenges, we'll delve into the thrilling details of flying over the open ocean. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for an unforgettable tale of soaring skies, crystal-clear waters, and the ultimate aviation experience.
Welcome aboard!
🕓 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Preparation
03:25 Flight Planning
05:12 Departure
08:17 Ocean Crossing
11:08 Bahamas Arrival
14:20 Flying Home
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Preparation
03:25 Flight Planning
05:12 Departure
08:17 Ocean Crossing
11:08 Bahamas Arrival
14:20 Flying Home
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@lesb3481 9 месяцев назад

Before I retired recently as a professional pilot, I flew to the Bahamas and many other islands in the Caribbean over the years in multi-engine turbines, however I've never done it in my own aircraft, nor in a single-engine piston. That said, I own a V35 Bonanza and I'm planning to do my first private trip later this year to Marsh Harbour , so watching your trip to Bimini was very interesting. Thanks!

@johnkoz34 9 месяцев назад

I just made a similar trip in an RV 12. Great video! One note, on your life jackets, disable the automatic feature. (Not all life jackets like that can be disabled. You have to be sure and buy one that is auto or manual). You do not want the life jacket inflating while you are still in the cockpit with the plane upside down. You will never get out of the plane.

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I agree with this. I thought about it afterwards and I will plan to disable the little float valve

@TheShays 9 месяцев назад

Good point! ☝️

@seanyounk1 3 месяца назад

I'm impressed with how well the larger numbers actually turned out.

@mh53eflyguy 9 месяцев назад

Personally, I would have climbed higher that 4,400' for the crossing. I say that but I know you said fuel was an issue. I would rather have altitude as a friend, regardless of the ELT you showed. That said, it's a risk regardless. I might have climbed at least double that, some for the cooler temperatures, some for the gliding range increase. I did a lot of flying around the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and I would not cross it under 7,500', just in case. With the Diamond Katana I rented, that would get me either on the shore, or close enough to wade out. When I was stationed in Jacksonville, I thought of renting a plane and flying it to Bimini, but the place I rented it from told me if I broke down there, I was responsible for getting it back. My pockets are not deep, and my bank account agreed! Interesting view regardless, and now you have this experience to build on and learn from and provide guidance to others.

@vansrv12is30 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic. Loved that adventure gotta love the little RV12's.

@realediciocco1598 9 месяцев назад

Planning and preparation are keys to a successful mission like this. Very well done.

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, great to hear from you again

@janallen6165 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Love the detail and your mounted camera coverage was so clear!

@TheRealChetManley 5 месяцев назад

This was awesome! What a great adventure.

@WayneLynch69 9 месяцев назад

From Cape Canaveral, it's enjoyable to see the local origin. Not a pilot but enormously enjoy the vicarious.

@steini6771 Месяц назад

Outstanding! Thank you both.

@tktailslideproductions7280 4 месяца назад

“Where ya headed?” “Bahamas!” “………. Okay” 😂😂😂

@alphaadhito Месяц назад

That short pause got me, lol 😂

@tomdchi12 4 месяца назад

That sped up single shot from Bimini to the Florida coast was great!

@mattcollins4550 9 месяцев назад

Another awesome and inspiring video Pedro!

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Matt!

@steve9173 9 месяцев назад

That was awesome! I want to make that trip with my son soon.🙂

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! You absolutely should. That sounds like a great father son adventure

@joewilliams4142 9 месяцев назад

Great job ! Fun video and well done. Gosh that water looks so good.

@deltadeltas4558 9 месяцев назад

Nice video. Very informative. I’d be careful with the automatic inflating PFD’s. In the event of a water landing and what may be an “ unusual attitude “ of the cabin in the water, if the PFD’s inflate before you exit the aircraft it may be very difficult to get out.

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

That thought did cross my mind. Maybe next time I’ll make sure it isn’t armed beforehand

@bdwillis8284 9 месяцев назад

Very cool video, enjoyed it.

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it

@LokiDWolf 8 месяцев назад

I love this!!! I was wondering if you used AP for the most part? Great editing by the way!

@FloridaFlying 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! I used autopilot for about 75% of the way there. Then the flight from KFXE back home to X21 was almost all hand flying. It was a bumpy day with a lot of skirting around clouds and storms.

@flyhighsted6225 9 месяцев назад

Nice flight can’t wait to do the same one day

@EricHaskins71 9 месяцев назад

Sweet I can't wait to fly my light Sport Remos back home to FL from Oregon ......... I want to do this trip from KZPH

@ReyesJim 9 месяцев назад

Great Video!

@f.n.schlub2269 9 месяцев назад

👏👏👏👏👏 CONGRATULATIONS 🎆🎆🎉🎉🎊

@ridenfly 9 месяцев назад

Great video!

@sickoffraud 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful 😍❤️

@rebelyell22 9 месяцев назад

Art is great. So much help with all the eapis stuff

@steveasher9239 9 месяцев назад

woohoo🌎!!!!!

@teslascoop2177 9 месяцев назад

Nice!

@ronniethepilot 8 месяцев назад

Enjoying. Your videos brother. I see your flying out of there now from apopka. I’m a private pilot also and I drive thru Arthur dunn daily I would love to meet you brother sometime can you get with me or where can I contact you

@pachabeche 9 месяцев назад

Of course when i'm not there you have your kees... how convenient!

@theworldssexiestman 9 месяцев назад

Question. Despite the short overwater leg, would it not have been better (from a safety point of view) to have chosen a higher cruising level ? But perhaps this was because of winds/airspace restrictions??? I would have chosen a higher level. Jerry

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

The flight went by so quickly that I probably would have been halfway there by the time I reached 7 or 8000. The thing with Bimini is that there are a lot of boats crossing every day. If I had an engine out I would head to one of the boats. There wasn’t a moment that we couldn’t see one

@publicmail2 9 месяцев назад

I carry a hand axe in case you need to break out of canopy. Looked enjoyable.

@kevinswanson3910 4 месяца назад

Satellite phone would be good to have

@johnperry5102 9 месяцев назад

why does it take so long to take off in that very small plain

@ElvisRandomVideos 9 месяцев назад

What did you need to send to the Bahamas to land there? Are you a sport pilot or do you have a private pilot license?

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

You don’t have to send anything to the Bahamas beforehand. There is just some easy paperwork you will fill out at customs. I am a private pilot but sport pilots can fly there no problem

@oogie-boogie 9 месяцев назад

@@FloridaFlying could you do this in a ultralight? they don/t have tail ##s

@onebravotango 9 месяцев назад

Did you go in as sport pilot or private pilot?

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

I flew in as a private pilot but a sport pilot can do the same. Light sport aircraft and pilots are allowed to fly to the Bahamas. The process is the same.

@onebravotango 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the confirmation. I think Bahamas is the only country which allows sport pilot.

@johncurcio3621 9 месяцев назад

With your recourses, why not just buy a Lear Jet. You would get there a lot faster.

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

I wanted to buy a 747 but unfortunately they are discontinued. Same with the Lear jet :(

@ColinGriffin-tl6oi 9 месяцев назад

How much did one night cost in bimini...

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

$250 beachfront apartment style

@ColinGriffin-tl6oi 9 месяцев назад

@FloridaFlying that is cheap not bad thanks

@ColinGriffin-tl6oi 9 месяцев назад

@@FloridaFlying do they have any deals going on for the winter that u know about

@ColinGriffin-tl6oi 7 месяцев назад

Ok did it include everything..

@frankgordonsmith4795 9 месяцев назад

how would you open the canopy if the plane fliped over in the water

@FloridaFlying 9 месяцев назад

I would have to unlatch it before landing. It would not be fun

@rockeyroy1 9 месяцев назад

too many cuts to few actual flight images

@Mrflynlow 9 месяцев назад

I am glad you made it, but what did it prove?? That your willing to risk your life just to say you did it???

@swiftadventurer 9 месяцев назад

ya, so what... he wasn't proving anything; least of all to you or me. He took a calculated risk and prepped for it. The same thing happens from the time YOU'RE getting in the car to drive to the hangar until YOU'RE arriving back home. So what. 🙄