2015 lodge trip pics

[EDMO 1078]

You would be surprised, there was a group of guys that flew their kit fox up here every year for several years in a row.  it really didn't take them that long to get up here.

I didn't know you could fly light sports or EAb planes through Canada?

Same as any registered plane - Maybe they have a different classification for them in Canada - Long ago you had to have 12" N numbers, but think they don't enforce that now - there are lots of things that they do enforce and you have to stop at border airports both ways for inspections.

EDMO

[Av8r3400 1179]

The airplanes are not the issue.

The hang up is the light sport pilot's certificate.  The Canadian government does not recognize this license.

[EDMO 1078]

The airplanes are not the issue.

The hang up is the light sport pilot's certificate.  The Canadian government does not recognize this license.

Guess they don't accept the Private or Commercial certificate without a medical either?

EDMO

[Av8r3400 1179]

Time will tell if they accept an American Private Pilot certificate under the PBOR2 rules.

Right now if your medical is expired, you can't fly in Canadian airspace.

[EDMO 1078]

Time will tell if they accept an American Private Pilot certificate under the PBOR2 rules.

Right now if your medical is expired, you can't fly in Canadian airspace.

I have made my last trip to Alaska anyway, unless it is in a 757 or something as a passenger.

EDMO

[KFfan 151]

I think it is based on your pilot certificate...ppl & up only.

Then again I may be wrong..

[Fly-n-Low 181]

I am wondering how often they check you for this stuff. Millions of people drive everyday with out incident that don't have insurance. Not condoning that at all, just saying...

[1avidflyer 1983]

You have to check in when you cross the border.  That is when they would get you.  Otherwise if you have an accident and you get to talk to someone you would rather not talk to.   Jim Chuk

[EDMO 1078]

You have to check in when you cross the border.  That is when they would get you.  Otherwise if you have an accident and you get to talk to someone you would rather not talk to.   Jim Chuk

Just trying to remember some of the requirements for Canada crossing:  Costly Canadian charts, Canada flight plan and following, and continued check-ins by radio, survival gear.   Alaska additionally requires a gun and ammo, lights on at all times, strobes or beacons,  NO pistols thru Canada, but better have some kind of NON-military weapon with very small mag capacity - Shotgun with shot and slugs even better. Max ammo is 200 rounds.   Fill out firearms sheet BEFORE arrival in Canada.  At one time it was 12" numbers to cross Defense Zones, and Canada would not OK any portable gas tanks or rubber lines inside of plane, and transponder, but I hear that they don't enforce that as much now.  Probably more than I can think of right now.  You can get complete info from Canada.  Passports are now needed too - it used to be only a US driver's license or Pilots license.  My last trip by truck was 2008.

You can fly non-stop Commercial without any of the above - about 6 hour flight from St. Louis.

EDMO

Edited 26 Dec 2015 by EDMO

[Knuckledragger 135]

Just trying to remember some of the requirements for Canada crossing:  Costly Canadian charts, Canada flight plan and following, and continued check-ins by radio, survival gear.   Alaska additionally requires a gun and ammo, lights on at all times, strobes or beacons,  NO pistols thru Canada, but better have some kind of NON-military weapon with very small mag capacity - Shotgun with shot and slugs even better. Max ammo is 200 rounds.   Fill out firearms sheet BEFORE arrival in Canada.  At one time it was 12" numbers to cross Defense Zones, and Canada would not OK any portable gas tanks or rubber lines inside of plane, and transponder, but I hear that they don't enforce that as much now.  Probably more than I can think of right now.  You can get complete info from Canada.  Passports are now needed too - it used to be only a US driver's license or Pilots license.  My last trip by truck was 2008.

Yeesh!   Plenty of places to fly in the US & Bahamas for me before I start trying to complete that checklist.

[EDMO 1078]

Just trying to remember some of the requirements for Canada crossing:  Costly Canadian charts, Canada flight plan and following, and continued check-ins by radio, survival gear.   Alaska additionally requires a gun and ammo, lights on at all times, strobes or beacons,  NO pistols thru Canada, but better have some kind of NON-military weapon with very small mag capacity - Shotgun with shot and slugs even better. Max ammo is 200 rounds.   Fill out firearms sheet BEFORE arrival in Canada.  At one time it was 12" numbers to cross Defense Zones, and Canada would not OK any portable gas tanks or rubber lines inside of plane, and transponder, but I hear that they don't enforce that as much now.  Probably more than I can think of right now.  You can get complete info from Canada.  Passports are now needed too - it used to be only a US driver's license or Pilots license.  My last trip by truck was 2008.

Yeesh!   Plenty of places to fly in the US & Bahamas for me before I start trying to complete that checklist.

I don't recommend Mexico or South of there either!  It would take something more than WW3 to get me out of the good ole US of A any more!

EDMO

[Av8r3400 1179]

Amen to that, Ed.