South American Operations
SESSION COORDINATOR:
Phil Tyler – Avplan Trip Support
Tuesday, March 22, 2016| 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016
South American Operations
Session Overview
Welcome
South America Review with Primary Focus On Brazil
Session Structure
Q&A
International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016
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Brazil Operations and Rio 2016
PRESENTED BY:
• Capt. Antonio Donizeti Sávio
• Cynthia Oliveira
Tuesday, March 22, 2016| 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016
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Brazil’s Profile
• Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
• Capital: Brasilia
• Population: 200.4 Million (5th biggest population)
• Official Language: Portuguese
• Currency: Real
• Total area: 8,515,770 sq. km (5th biggest Country)
• 2nd biggest GA fleet in the world
Sources: CIA WORLD FACT BOOK, www.cia.gov
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AFRICA
SBRF - Recife
EUROPE
SBFZ - Fortaleza
Arriving in BrazilNORTH AMERICA
SBEG - Manaus
SBBE - Belem
SBBR - Brasília
SOUTH AMERICASBPA – Porto Alegre
SBGR - Guarulhos
SBKP - Campinas
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Flying to Brazil – Trip Around the WorldRoute
Route: (GOOY/SBRF) DCT YF BOTNO
UN857 FNR UB623 REC DCT
Aircraft: G550
Cruise: M 0.80 (LRC)
Distance: 1813 NM
Flight time: 04:10
AVG Wind: P 001
ALT: SBFZ 338 NM to NORTH (00:52)
ALT: SBSG 143 NM to NORTH (00:25)
Sources: http://www.aisweb.aer.mil.br/ , www.google.com.br/maps/
GOOY
SBRF
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Route: (SBRF/SBGL) SBRF DCT
RUBEN UN857 MOLSU DCT SBGL
Aircraft: G550
Cruise: M 0.83
Distance1016 NM
Flight time: 02:31
AVG Wind: M 028
ALT: SBGR 242 NM (00:43)
SBRF
SBGL
Route
Sources: http://www.aisweb.aer.mil.br/ , www.google.com.br/maps/
Flying to Brazil – Trip Around the World
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Communication
KMIA SBEG 2121 NM
VHF CPDLC
• GOOY SBRF 1813 NM
VHF HF CPDLC
• SAL OCEANIC FIR GVSC
• DAKAR OCEANIQUE GOOO
• ATLANTICO SBAO
• RECIFE FIR SBRE
Sources: http://www.aisweb.aer.mil.br/ , www.google.com.br/maps/
Flying to Brazil – Trip Around the World
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Does the ITCZ (Intertropical
Convergence Zone) move towards to
North or South depending on the
earth’s rotation axis variation?
Yes or No?
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Flying to BrazilIntertropical Convergence
Sources: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/skytellers/seasons/about.shtml
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Flying to BrazilIntertropical Convergence
Sources: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/skytellers/seasons/about.shtml
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Legal Amazon
RBAC 135.166
Requirements to fly
over uninhabited
terrain or jungle
Jungle Survival Kit
Flying to Brazil
Uninhabited terrain or jungle limits
Sources: http://www.cpt.com.br/codigo-florestal, http://kids.britannica.com/eb/art-60144/Population-density-of-Brazil,
Or ELT 406 Mhz +
pyrotechnic distress signal
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Flying to Brazil
Route options
Sources: https://direct.arinc.net/ADC/Login/Login
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Flying to Brazil
Coverage
Sources: * Map from DECEA digital files
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Procedures
Airport Fees and Flight Plan
International Handling request
Permits and Mandatory
Documents
Customs and Immigration
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International Handling Request
• Registration
• Type
• Purpose of the flight
• Full aircraft itinerary
• Crew and Pax information for General Declaration
• Necessary ramp equipment and other requests
• Crew and aircraft documents
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Procedures
Airport Fees and Flight Plan
International Handling request
Permits and Mandatory
Documents
Customs and Immigration
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Permits
Diplomatic permit
without interference of
handlers or trip
planners
AVOEM Notification Only AVANAC
Overflight or one
single landingMultiple landings
in Brazil
Sources: https://www.anac.gov.br
Notification
Only
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Mandatory DocumentsAircraft
• Insurance
• Airworthiness
• Registration
• Air Operator´s Certificate / AOC (Part 135)
• Operations Specifications / OPSPECS (Part 135)
Crew
• License
• Medical Certificate
Sources: https://www.anac.gov.br
AVANAC
Insurance
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Airworthiness
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Registration
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Air Operator´s Certificate
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Operations Specifications
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Sources: amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/
License
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Sources: amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/
Medical Certificate
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AVANAC
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Procedures
Airport Fees and Flight Plan
International Handling request
Permits and Mandatory
Documents
Customs and Immigration
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Customs and Immigration
Federal Police
Customs
• Passport Inspection
• VISA
• Temporary Admission Term
• TECAT (only some Airports yet) New
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TEAT Upon Arrival
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TEAT Upon Departure
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Procedures
Airport Fees and Flight Plan
International Handling request
Permits and Mandatory
Documents
Customs and Immigration
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Can the flight plan be filed without
the airport fee being paid?
Yes or No?
Airport fee (DAT)
• MTOW
• Time on the ground
• Origin
• Destination
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CIQ
• Federal Police
Inspection
• Customs check
• Stamped Gendec
Flight plan will be
filed at least 45 min
before estimate
Airport Fees and Flight Plan
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RIO 2016
Sources: www.rio2016.com/en/olympic-games
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Rio 2016
Sources: www.rio2016.com/en/olympic-games
• Olympics: August 5th to 21st
• Paralympics from September 7th to 18th
• First Time in Latin America
• Host city: Rio de Janeiro
• More than 100,000 people directly involved with the
organization
• US$ 1.6 billion investment in Airport (SBGL)
• More than 200 countries expected to participate
• At least 1,000 business aircrafts expected
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Where the games will take place
Locations
1. Rio de Janeiro
2. Belo Horizonte
3. Brasília
4. Manaus
5. Salvador
6. São Paulo
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
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Airspace restriction areas will be
applied during the Olympics;
How many air restriction zones
will there be?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4?
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Airspace Restrictions - Exclusion Areas
• Reserved Area (White ): Area existing
in all cities involved, ATC specific
rules apply.
• Who can fly on the white area:4NM
7NM
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
* Up to FL145 (Except for Rio FL195)
Aircrafts respecting:
- Flight Plan Rules
- Having a Transponder
- Maintaining Communication By radio
with the ATC
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Airspace Restrictions - Exclusion Areas
• Restricted Area (Yellow): Within the
yellow area, ATC specific rules,
Airspace Defense authorization and
specific Security Measures.
• Who can fly on the yellow area:4NM
7NM
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
* Up to FL145 (Except for Rio FL195)
- Governmental Authorities and Military
- Medevac Flights
- VIPs classified by Presidential “Chief of
Staff”
- Olympic, Paralympic Committees and
Federations, and official filming
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Specific Security Measures on Yellow Zone
for GA not classified as previous slide
The aircraft must follow these security measures before take-off
• Aircraft Security Inspection:
– Must be carried out by the accredited service provider, hired by the air
operator, every time the aircraft enters the aerodrome ARS,
– When it is inoperative for longer than 6 (six) hours, or when there is a
suspicion of unauthorized access to the Aircraft
• Aircraft Security Check:
– Must be carried out by the air operator before every flight in which an
Aircraft Security Inspection is not performed
• Aircraft Access Control:
– Must be kept under surveillance at all time
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
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Airspace Restrictions - Exclusion Areas
• Prohibited Area (Red): Within the red
area, permitted exclusively under
Airspace Defense authorization
• Who can fly on the red area:4NM
7NM
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
* Up to FL145 (Except for Rio FL195)
- Governmental Authorities and Military
- Medevac Flights on duty
- Police Aircraft on duty
- Official filming
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Airspace Restriction – Belo Horizonte
Example:
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
* For alternate airports, please check with your service provider
Belo Horizonte
Area restriction
Date of Activation
AvailableHours
Restriction
Beginning Ending
03 Aug 16 17:00 21:00 UTC 04:00 UTC
06 Aug 16 17:00 19:00 UTC 02:00 UTC
10 Aug 16 17:00 15:00 UTC 22:00 UTC
13 Aug 16 19:00 00:00 UTC 05:00 UTC
16 Aug 16 18:00 15:00 UTC 21:00 UTC
20 Aug 16 18:00 15:00 UTC 21:00 UTC
SBCF - CONFINSNFINS
SBBH -PAMPULHA
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Airspace Restrictions – Rio de Janeiro
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
* For alternate airports, please check with your service provider
SBRJ – SANTOS DUMONT
SBGL - GALEÃO
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Airspace Restriction – Rio de Janeiro Prohibited areas (Red)
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
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Airspace Restrictions – Rio de Janeiro
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
SDU
Area restriction
Date of Activation
Available Hours
Restriction
Beginning Ending
03 Aug 16 15:58 09:00 - UTC/ 23:00 UTC 14:59 UTC/ 20:59 UTC
04 Aug 16 16:59 09:00 UTC/ 00:00 UTC 16:59 UTC/ 01:59 UTC
05 Aug 16 09:58 01:00 UTC/ 09:00 UTC 01:59 UTC / 17:59 UTC Opening ceremony
06 Aug - 21 Aug 01:59 09:00 UTC 10:59 UTC 21/AUG Closing ceremony
22 Aug 16 14:59 09:00 UTC 23:59 UTC
07 Sep 16 11:58 09:00 UTC/ 00:00 UTC 17:59 UTC/ 01:59 UTC Opening ceremony
08 Sep 16 02:59 03:00 UTC 11:59 UTC
09 Sep - 14 Sep 03:58 09:00 UTC/ 00:00 UTC 10:59 UTC/ 01:59 UTC
15 Sep - 18 Sep 01:59 09:00 UTC 10:59 UTC 18/SEP Closing ceremony
19 Sep 16 14:59 09:00 UTC 23:59 UTC
SBRJ
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Airspace Restrictions – Rio de Janeiro
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
GIG
Area restriction
Date of ActivationAvailable
HoursRestriction
Beginning Ending
03 Aug 16 15:58 00:00 UTC/23:00 UTC 14:59 UTC/23:59 UTC
04 Aug 16 16:59 00:00 UTC 16:59 UTC
05 Aug 16 16:59 01:00 UTC 17:59 UTC Opening ceremony
06 Aug 16 06:59 04:00 UTC 10:59 UTC
07 Aug - 21 Aug 04:59 06:00 UTC 10:59 UTC 21/AUG Closing ceremony
22 Aug 16 19:59 04:00 UTC 23:59 UTC
07 Sep 16 17:59 00:00 UTC 17:59 UTC Opening ceremony
08 Sep 16 07:59 04:00 UTC 11:59 UTC
09 Sep - 14 Sep 10:59 00:00 UTC 10:59 UTC
15 Sep - 18 Sep 06:59 04:00 UTC 10:59 UTC 18/SEP Closing ceremony
19 Sep 16 19:59 04:00 UTC 23:59 UTC
SBGL
Rio International Airport - GaleãoSBGL
Sources:https://www.google.com.br/maps/
Due to activation of
restriction zones,
operation will be very
limited
General aviation ramp
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How It Will It Affect Your Flight
• Technical stops before reaching Rio de Janeiro
• Limited operation hours, specially In Rio de Janeiro airports, during the activation of
the zones
• Aircraft repositioning due to short ground operational hours
• Extra security procedures to obtain authorization to fly into yellow zones
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SBSP
SBGR
SBKP
SBBH SBCF
SBBR
SBGL
SBSV
SBRF
SBPA
*(ESTIMATE TIME ENROUTE)
RADIUS FROM SBGL 215 - 500 NM
RADIUS FROM SBGL 500 - 1000 NM
Repositioning
ALTERNATE DISTANCE ETE*
SBGR - GUARULHOS 182 NM 00:38
SBSP - SÃO PAULO 194.5 NM 00:39
SBKP - CAMPINAS 215.5 NM 00:42
SBBH - BELO HORIZONTE 181 NM 00:38
SBCF - CONFINS 194 NM 00:39
ALTERNATE DISTANCE ETE*
SBBR - BRASÍLIA 492 NM 01:17
ALTERNATE DISTANCE ETE*
SBSV - SALVADOR 655 NM 01:37
SBPA - PORTO ALEGRE 605 NM 01:30
SBRF - RECIFE 1000 NM 02:20
Our suggestions for reposition airports
RADIUS FROM SBGL 0 - 215 NM
Please consider SBGL as a short-term stop
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
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02 days before/after the opening/closing ceremonies
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
During Rio 2016
Commercial 80% Commercial 70%
General Aviation 10%
VIP 10%
General Aviation 15%
VIP 15%
Slots Distribution
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Main Differences during Rio 2016 Normally During Olympic Games
Airspace restrictionsPreferential routes Exclusion areas based on the events in the city (red,
yellow, white)
Slot availability 05 days in advanced in the CGNA system At least 30 days before the event in the CGNA system
Slot time 05 min before 10 min after ETD (04 Hours to cancel) 30 min before 30 after ETD (04 Hours to cancel )
Flight plan timing At least 45 min before ETD At least 01h30min before ETD
AVANACIssued up to 24 hours after applied with the correct documentation
Issued up to 72 hours after applied with the correct documentation
PPRDepends on the airport, usually there is no max. time on the ground
According to NOTAM with max. time on the ground
Coordinated airports
SBSP, SBRJ, SBJR, SBBR SBBR, SBSP, SBCF, SBGL, SBGR, SBBH, SBRJ and SBKP* SBEG and SBSV monitoring
VISADepending on the nationality (Reciprocity)Cockpit crew don’t need VISA
Australian, Canadian, American, and Japanese don´t need from June 1st – September 18thCockpit crew don’t need VISA
Hotel availabilityand other services
Full disposal Limited
Sources: BRAZIL´S DEPARTMENT OF AIRSPACE CONTROL – AIC 18/15, 15 DEC 2015
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• Plan the itinerary considering White Zones Area
• AVANAC or Notification Only, observing Insurance Validity
• Slots
Tail Number registration in CGNA System
Authorization Letter to your local representative to register the aircraft
Probably 30 days before the event
Hot Tips
Part I
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Hot Tips
Part II• Overflight/ Landing permit (ANAC): Request in advance
• Hotel: Low availability in Rio de Janeiro
• Catering: Keep it simple
• Prices: Expect significant increase in all of the prices
• Security:
• Be aware about what happens around you
• Avoid exposition of valuable items as: watches, mobiles,
cameras, jewelry, money, etc...
• Fuel:
• Really good quality
• Fuel upon arrival
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• Touristic points: Amazing!
Sources: http://guiadacozinha.uol.com.br/, http://img.r7.com/, http://onpasture.com/2014/03/24/the-cost-of-thin-cows-2/
• Swimming suites: Bring your own, Brazilian’s can be too small!
Hot Tips
Part III
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Hot Tips
Part IIl
• Touristic points: Amazing!
• Food: Enjoy Brazilian Feijoada
• Drinks: Caipirinhas are the best! But CAUTION...
Sources: http://guiadacozinha.uol.com.br/, http://img.r7.com/, http://onpasture.com/2014/03/24/the-cost-of-thin-cows-2/
• Swimming suites: Bring your own, Brazilian’s can be too small!
60Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrNvZQEwTMA, http://cucafrescaspirit.com/
.... you only feel how strong they are when you stand up!
61Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_(statue)
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Cynthia C. E. de Oliveira
Operations Director
Phone: +55 11 5090-4040
Captain Antonio Donizeti Sávio
Operational Manager
Chief Pilot
Phone: +55 31 [email protected]
Ana Paula Martin
International Operations Manager
Phone: +55 11 5090-4043
For more information:
www.lideraviacao.com.br/rio2016
South America Region
PRESENTED BY:
David Kang – Avplan Trip Support
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
International Operators Conference | San Diego, CA | March 21 – 24, 2016
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South AmericaBack In the Day
• By 1493, “Huh. It’s not Asia…”
• Not as Cool Pope drew a line to divide the world.
• Native, European, and African cultures mixed.
• Centuries of colonial rule ended early 1800s.
• No self sustaining economy; resource nodes.
• No tradition of self rule before independence.
• European immigration.
• Finding a new path takes time.
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South AmericaToday
• Diverse hybrid cultures.
– Culinary bloodlines.
• Diverse political systems.
– Dictatorships, Democracies, Colonial
Rule.
• Diverse climate.
– Driest place on earth.
• Diverse development.
– Ultra-modern and Rustic Colonial.
• Diverse operating challenges.
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ArgentinaOverview
• No visas required 90 days for US nationals.
• No required vaccinations.
• No special security issues or threats.
• English speaking ATC limited.
• Variable permit requirement per airport
– SAEZ / SADF / SAAR / SACO / SARE / SARI / SASA / SAWH / SAWG / SAWE / SAZN /
SAZS / SAZM / SANT / SAME no permit for international ops.
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ArgentinaReciprocity fee
• Applies to US, Canadian, and Australian nationals only.
• One payment good for 10 years and multiple entries.
• Must be done prior to arrival.
• Active crew exempted (Pilots, F/A, F/E).
• Each pax must have distinct credentials.
– System blocks using same CC for payment after 3-5 transactions.
– Unique login and password for each person being registered.
• http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/templates/reciprocidad/reciprocidad.htm
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ArgentinaBuenos Aires Airports
• SAEZ / Ezeiza
New dedicated and compulsory GAT.
Extensive aircraft screening.
No luggage remains onboard.
• SADF / San Fernando
24/7 operation with customs and English ATC.
GA centric operation
30 mt MTOW limit
CIQ much simpler and quicker than SAEZ.
• SABE / Jorge Newbery
Closed to GA. Diplomatic, government, and medevac allowed.
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Question 1
Who is required to pay the Argentina Reciprocity fee?
A. Crew and Pax of all nationalities.
B. Crew and pax of certain nationalities.
C. Pax of all nationalities. Crew exempt.
D. Pax of certain nationalities. Crew exempt.
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Answer 1
Answer: D. Pax of certain nationalities. Crew exempt.
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Colombia
Overview
• No visas required 90 days for US nationals.
• No required vaccinations.
• Travel warnings for rural and mountain regions.
• No landing permits required for 48 hours and 1 airport.
• Overfly permits very simple.
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Colombia
eAPIS Requirement
• Required info identical to the Mexico APIS system.
o Uses the same template!
• No web based portal to transmit data.
o Goes to an email, but sender needs to be registered.
o Always cc your handler.
Crew Visas
• 72 hour limit without visa.
• On arrival possible. Bring two photos (3cm x 4 cm).
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Venezuela
Overview
• US nationals require visas prior to arrival.
– Crew OK 72 hours.
• No required vaccinations.
• Active US State Dept. Travel warning.
• Politically unstable with runaway inflation.
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Venezuela
Landing permission – Clear rules
• Less than 72 hours, no permit.
• Greater than 72 hours, very extensive process.
Overfly permission – The grayest of gray areas
• No formal permit.
• INAC checks registration for “unpaid” fees.
• Goes back 10 years.
• INAC official invoice statement / proof of payment.
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Venezuela
Coping With (Overfly) Rejection
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Question 2
How long can you stay in Venezuela before you start needing permits and visas?
A. 1 week.
B. 72 hours.
C. 48 hours.
D. 24 hours.
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Answer 2
Answer: B. 72 hours.
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Ecuador
Overview
• No visas required for 90 days.
• No required vaccinations.
• No special security issues or threats.
• Simple permit process for overfly and single stop.
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Ecuador
Galapagos Islands
• Two airports: SEGS & SEST
– Hours 1200 – 0000 UTC
– GA recommended hours 1400 – 1945 UTC
• Parking only at SEST.
• Disinsection required at SEGU / SEMT / SEQM.
• No Fuel Available.
• Domestic flights need special permit.
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Health Concerns
Precautions include
• Drain collected water
• EPA approved insect repellents
• Cover exposed skin
Sources: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, http://www.who.int and the IOC statement 28JAN
Dengue
Chikunguya
Zika
Aedes aegypti
Rain and Temperature During the year
in Brazil
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Zika Virus
• Mainly transmitted by mosquitos.
• Sexual transmission possible.
– Male to pregnant female poses greatest threat.
– Strong link to newborns with microcephaly.
• Symptoms: Fever, rash, joint pain, conjuntivitis.
– Only 1 in 5 become symptomatic.
– May remain infectious for 2 weeks after symptoms cease.
• Little cooperation between countries.
– Venezuela dark spot
• No vaccine available.
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Zika Virus
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Question 3
Who is at most risk to the effects of a Zika infection?
A. Adults
B. Children.
C. Developing Fetuses
D. The Elderly.
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Answer 3
Answer: C. Developing Fetuses.
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Odds and Ends of Note
• Guyana: No overfly permission required
• French Guiana: Yellow Fever vaccination required
• Costa Rica requires Yellow Fever vaccination from any Amazon nation.
• Brazil requires visa for F/A
• Caipirinhas are life.