Alternate planning in Brazil/South America
Hello,
I'm going to operate a corporate jet on a Brazil trip next month. I would like some advice on how local pilots operate.....
I fly a 5 hour airplane. Our operation requires an alternate.
The flight is from Sao Paulo to Manaus. A 3.5 hour flight, with an alternate of SBSN 300 miles away so :45 minutes, then :45 minutes of reserve fuel. I can carry no extra fuel.
How do local pilots make this work? I know there is an military airport nearby....Can I listen this legally? Should I? Any other options? If the weathers good, can I list airports without an ILS? Is that a good idea or even an option?
Thanks.