Panama?

[con-pilot]

For God’s sake use a handler at least for the first time. I have operated in Central and South America for many years and except when I was with the US Government I have always used handlers. Even with operating a government aircraft we sometime had to beg help from handlers.

You may think you are saving money but you end up spending a lot more money and a lot, and I mean a whole lot, more time arranging for any type services.

While Panama is a pretty nice place with friendly people it is not Mexico. Assuming that the reason you are not using a handler is because you may have operated in Mexico without a handler.

 

[Otter]

gotta have it...a handler I mean!

at MPTO a handler is mandatory. The GA transient ramp is in the middle of no where, and a ride to customs is impossible without it, and rots of ruck getting fuel!!! The UV guy down there is great, go direct to him instead of calling HOU.

On to more important things, the Ceaser Park hotel/casino is a good RON location and has a free breakfast for certain floors, have UV guy handle that for you. Also, if you go out the back lobby exit, right across the street is the best steakhouse I have found in Panama.

 

[el gringo]

Contact Mapiex at the small airport. They can get you the Cuba overflight and bill you for it when you arrive. Very efficient and quick service.
their email is: [email protected]

MAPIEX INTL
PANAMA, PANAMA​

Airport: PANAMA/M A GELABERT (MPMG)Phone: (507) 618-1159 (507) 613-3743Fax: (507) 315-0345