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• Special insurance is available for Mexico. 
• Long term rentals available.
• Safety supplies can be rented.
• Maps, charts and needed ground instruction and familiarization are all available here.

The Mexican government requires all aircraft flying in Mexico to have liability Insurance from a Mexican Insurance Company.

Sonrise Sport Aviation can direct you to Mexican Insurers who will provide this insurance for you.  This insurance is available for private and business aircraft.   There are limitations. 

Please call or Baja Bush Pilot's for information.
 

Below is a Press Release from the AOPA Convention 2000.  For updated information please go to the Baja Bush Pilot Web site.
 

Jack McCormick, President of the Baja Bush Pilots Association, has been appointed by Senator Alejandro Gutierrez of the Republic of Mexico to sit on and participate in a special committee named "Simplification for the Private Aviation in Mexico".

This committee held its first meeting in Mexico City on October 11, 2000 and was attended by four Senators of the Mexican Congress and the Directors of all the Mexican Governmental agencies including SENAM, SCT, Immigration, Customs, Drug Intervention, Taxation, Treasury, and Tourism. In addition there were three members of the private sector, the President of FEMPPA, and McCormick.

The following action was taken and/or confirmed.

1. That the TUA tax for private aircraft is now eliminated (this is not to be confused with the US$44.00 "Sky Tax", see item 1 below)
2. That all International Airports (except Mexico City) are now Airports of Entry for all private aircraft. This includes piston, turbin, and jet. In addition, we now have a complete list of International Airports which totals 57.
3. That you no longer are required to enter, fly in, and depart Mexico with the same passengers
4. That it was confirmed that night VFR for single engine aircraft between airports that are controlled and open is an approved procedure. (Many airports are still confused on this one)

To be acted on but not approved at this time:

1. That a 360 day multi-entry General Declaration permit (and fee payment) for non-commercial American aircraft for entry into Mexico be established with a fee of about US$50 per year.
2. That all entry forms be combined into one
3. That at all controlled airports, a one-window payment system be created, that a cash register is used, and that credit cards be accepted
4. That Immigration for persons entering Mexico via private aircraft will be for 180 days and be multi-entry
5. That flight plans for VFR flights are not required
6. That if flight plans are required, that they can be filed and opened via radio, telephone, the Internet, or at flight service.
7. That it will be no longer necessary to check out of a Mexican AOE when departing Mexico
8. That a book will be printed outlining the current procedures and charges for flying in Mexico
9. That procedure for consistency be established at all airports.

Senator Gutierrez has indicated appreciation for the input from the BBP and also indicates that the Mexican Government, FEMPPA, and the BBP will keep working together to accomplish our goals. He also indicates that of the nine additional requests by the BBP, some will require departmental action and others will require legislative action however, all will be reviewed and acted on no later than January 1, 2001.

The Baja Bush Pilot Association was formed 31 years ago with the intent of providing fun and safety for those flying across the Mexican Border. The Association presently has 1,400 dues paying members, almost all who are pilots and share the love of flying Mexico and Central America. In addition to providing airport guides, charts, and border crossing information, the BBP also sponsors and leads group trips to Baja, Mainland Mexico, and, once a year, through Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Niagara, Costa Rica, and Panama.

For further information

Senador Alejandro Gutierrez, Senador de la Republic of Mexico (Mexico City)  011 52 534 53329

Jack McCormick, President of the Baja Bush Pilots (Mesa, AZ)
480 730 3250

Dr. Luisa Romero M del Sobral, President of FEMPPA (Tehuacan, Mexico)  011 52 238 30260

Not in the release but in addition to the above list, a change that will have major impact on airstrips is changing the licensing requirements for airports from every three months to every five years. With this change, it is hoped that many strips that have been closed because of paperwork will re-open.