Mexican Uncontrolled traffic pattern rules

[taxi1wire]

Hey guys and gals,

We were wondering just what the uncontrolled traffic rules are for Mexican airports. We are going to MMSC (San Cristobal) airport for a visit. Any info will be greatly appreciated,



Paul

 

[Ernest T. Bass]

Make sure you don't use any radio calls (turn signals), you fly too slow, and throw a couple of ladders on top of the airplane for good measure.

Oh, and get your N Number changed to an olde english lettering font.

 

[Buckeye]

Mexico...Rules, your kidding right? I do what I want, ROYER.

 

[stupidpilot]

Mexico...Rules, your kidding right? I do what I want, ROYER.

BINGO!

 

[TWA]

I would strongly recommend not going to an uncontrolled field south of the border right now, unless you have a way to insure your plane will stay where you want it to. There was a warning issued in the past few days regarding aircraft theft in Mexico. Apparently the government is actually trying to crack down on the cartels, and they are getting VERY desperate for aircraft. A 207 was stolen at gunpoint from La Paz last year. Be smart!

 

[Way2Broke]

Only rule I know for sure in Mexico is get the freight there and get the *(&( out. And if you get stuck there get ICCS to give you a ride and ask for the nicest hotel in town no matter what the cost. If you don't you might not live to regret it.

Royer, rahar cohact

 

[Buckeye]

Say DME, Say Altitude, ROYER. Say Pozition, ROYER.

 

[svcta]

All good advice. And I'd be shocked if your insurance would cough on a mexican theft. I was always uncomfortable leaving my airplane at a 'big' airport overnight. And I always gave it a really good look before launching. See if panels look disturbed, etc. Unless I was family of a Mexican drug kingpin I wouldn't dare fly to a remote airport down there. That's just asking for trouble.

Royer, Report one-seben-sedo radial two-fye DME.

 

[wilky10]

Invest in the baja bush pilot subscription. Those guys have the best info for Mexico.

 

[AA717driver]

Pattern rules?! We don't neeed no steeenking pattern rules!
TC