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What is the procedure?

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:33 am
by eddyb123
I live in Victoria Bc and can see the Olimpic Mountains in the US from my house. I'm telling my wife I'll fly her there for a spin around a few of the peaks. So then we can see a place we flew to everyday after that.
Do I have to fly over to a US airport and do coustoms or can I just talk to whoever I get handed off to on the radio? What is the procedure?

Re: What is the procedure?

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:09 pm
by W0XOF
You do not need to land and/or clear customs if you are just sight seeing transborder. Plenty of guys/gals sight see around Mt. Baker departing/arriving out of the lower mainland, for example. Just make sure you file a flight plan.

Re: What is the procedure?

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:09 pm
by lilfssister
Make sure you get a transponder code from the ACC or FIC. Crossing the border without one can result in escorts.

Re: What is the procedure?

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:17 am
by eddyb123
Thanks for the info WOXOF, I think there are many who fear crossing that dotted line/the borded. A transponder code is mandatory even to fly circuits here in Victoria. I have crossed over to the mainland and get above the USA briefly, but wanted confirmation on the procedure going south. I find it interesting to know I'll fly a route and will be able to see it everyday from my living room.