BEACHES
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Although one may not think immediately of the air when thinking of The Bahamas (except to get there and get home), recreational flying is a terrific way to experience the islands. The Bahamas are a favorite subject of satellite photographers for the fascinating land form patterns and the surrounding reef aprons. While you won't get that high, you'll be high enough to see The Bahamas in a whole new way. Flying The Bahamas is truly simple, well within the capabilities of the lightest single engine aircraft. Leaving the Florida east coast, first landfalls occur at Grand Bahama Island (60NM) or Bimini (55 NM). Overlapping VOR/DME or NDB signals provide course guidance from the US coast and throughout the most frequently traveled routes in The Bahamas. There are over fifty airstrips available in these islands. Aviators are welcome at all government-operated strips and most of the privately-owned ones as well. The status of your particular destination should be ascertained in advance, as some airports may be rough, overgrown, abandoned, or restricted for some other reason, and should be used in emergencies only. Private Pilots Bill of Rights.
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