Treasure Hunting Tour: 11/30/2024 @15:00 UTC [TIST - MDLR]

[IAHM-COL]

The Pirates of the West Indies

Hi Airmen

This Saturday we depart the pretty Princess Juliana Airport, Sint Marteen, Netherlands (TNCM) and will travel towards Martinique, France (TFFF), flying aircraft with 3 or more propellers.

Notice the time of departure this week: 18:00 UTC

Expecting cruising around 8000-10000 ft, at or around 230 KIAS.

The route will be followed under VFR Conditions, identifying different islands present in the route, but the Skyvector plan will help us in case that weather conditions worsen. The IFR route contains multiple VORs to ease navigation.

Skyvector


Regards,
IH-COL

[IAHM-COL]

Treasure hunting: The Pirates of the West Indies

Bon Jour Airmen!

Tomorrow, 11/09 at 15:00 UTC we depart Martinique, France (TFFF) and island hop to Guadeloupe, France (TFFR) following VFR conditions.
Bring a propeller aircraft capable of sustaining flight at 65-70 KIAS, and able to cruise at least at 6000 ft, given the area MSA is on certain local islands around 5500. Any number of propellers would be ok.

In case that weather becomes complex, we can resort to the following route in skyvector to drop to MVFR or IFR conditions, if required:

https://skyvector.com/?ll=15.5899703233 ... PPR%20TFFR



Regards
IH-COL

[IAHM-COL]

The treasure hunting tour, Pirates of the West Indies

Airmen! Ahoy!!!
It's the time again. Tomorrow, 11/16 we will start at 15:00 UTC from Guadeloupe, France (TFFR), and we will travel towards Saba, Netherlands (TNCS) following a VFR route Northwest. The skyvector below indicates the general plan, and will be used for IFR conditions, if weather becomes uncooperative

Bring a flying boat! Any speed/configuration will be acceptable, but a flying boat is recommended.

We shall attempt to land TNCS, but in case that landing fails due to the complexities of this particular approach, then aircraft will be cleared to sealand on the Cove Bay, located on the eastern end of the airport.

https://skyvector.com/?ll=17.3406760083 ... 00W%20TNCS

Specific cruise conditions can change to each pilot, depending on the aircraft used.

Looking forward to see you soon,
IH-COL

[IAHM-COL]

The treasure hunting tour; Pirates of the West Indies


Hi Airmen,
This weekend we will continue the tour, harbor hopping.

11/23 @ 15:00 UTC

We will meet in Cove Bay, The harbor south-east of Saba Airport (TNCS, Netherlands), floating on the waters with flying boats, and we will travel to Charlotte-Amalie Seaport (VI22, USA), where we will perform a sealand.

VI22 seaport is on the bay, east of the Cyril E. King Airport Airport (TIST) on the U.S. Virgin Islands.

https://ourairports.com/airports/VI22/

We will flying following a VOR route guided route, at or around 5000 ft, or depending on weather; Speed for cruising will vary depending on the specific flying boat each pilot commands.

The Skyvector below outlines the suggested route,

https://skyvector.com/?ll=17.8676682952 ... STT%20VI22

Regards,
IH-COL

[IAHM-COL]

The treasure hunting tour: The pirates of the West Indies



Hi Airmen!
I hope you had a good thanksgiving (if you are located in the USA).

Tomorrow, 11/30 @ 15 Zulu we will continue on our treasure hunting tour. We will depart Charlotte Amalie Intl Airport (TIST) on the U.S. Virgin Islands, and will travel towards La Romana Airport (MDLR) in Dominica Republic.

We will follow a VOR-2-VOR based route as shown int the Skyvector link below, and shall fly any Military Propeller aircraft capable of sustaining FL100-FL200 @ 150-170 KIAS. Any nation, any category, any era.

https://skyvector.com/?ll=18.5020102269 ... PNA%20MDLR

Hope to see you soon,
Regards,
IH-COL