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

✈️ 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭.

✈️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

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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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[lesb]

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!

[johnkoz]

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.

[seanyounk]

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

[mheflyguy]

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.

[realediciocco]

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

[mattcollins]

Another awesome and inspiring video Pedro!

[janallen]

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

[vansrvis]

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

[TheRealChetManley]

This was awesome! What a great adventure.

[deltadeltas]

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.

[joewilliams]

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

[WayneLynch]

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

[LokiDWolf]

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

[steve]

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

[tomdchi]

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

[tktailslideproductions]

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

[flyhighsted]

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

[rebelyell]

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

[EricHaskins]

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

[theworldssexiestman]

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