Ferrying a November plane to Argentina

[guilherme18us]

Normally I land at international airports when im jumping from one country to the other, AOE.. Im gonna be departing a curitiba , brazil direct to pigue where i was told it would be ok to do so .. I'm not very familiar with argentina's airspace regs or entry but is it legal or not .. pigue doesnt have a international airport .. This is a November plane coming from the u.s to be deliverd in argentina ... Any info would be great thanks ..

[themagicman00]

You have o make sure the aircraft has all the required registration (LV) before entering Argentina. There was some local legistation prohibiting foreign registration a/c staying in Argentina. A couple of years back, everyone was evading taxes by having a foreing registration a/c with your ICAO license. Now adays, you have to have your local license issued by ANAC and your a/c with LV registration. Also, there is no radar coverage in Argentina, so should be fine as long as you file a proper flight plan....piece of cake. BTW, what type of a/c are you ferrying south? I used to live in Buenos Aires, military flight instructor.

[guilherme18us]

Actually just got the news ill be landing in SARI first then to pigue.. I have a FAA license and ill im doing is dropping off the plane . Im flying down a mooney m20 .. Nice plane flys fast. So whats a LV .. like i said the plane is FAA registration and im FAA pilot .. I know in brazil i'll need a overflight permission from anac but do i need one in argentina ? thanks

[themagicman00]

LV is the Agentine aircraft registration (ICAO), the US is November. If your coming from Brazil, then you shouldn't have a problem. What airport are you flying into?

[guilherme18us]

i'll be going into SARI from curitiba, BR to iguazu SARI... any suggestions ?

[themagicman00]

From Curitiba BR to SARI you have roughly 1000miles, the range for the Mooney is about 1600miles, you should be able to get a couple of alternatives +/-45mins. San Fernando and perhaps Santa Fe and even Cordoba. Easy flight.

[DPeterson3]

I'm going to head that way in my Mooney later this year. How does one get an overflight permission from ANAC? I have been planning to simply file a flight plan and head into Brazil. Tips on any unique requirements are appreciated. Mode S?

Not many Mooney's have a 1600 mile range. Mine does, but I just installed long range tanks. Most of the stock Mooneys have perhaps 600 - 900 NM range, depending upon wind.

I'm aware the Argentinian flight rules are under some sort of change, and that it is a Custom's rule that limits how long a non-LV aircraft may remain in the country. Has this changed any in recent months? I'm planning on basing my Mooney in Uruguay with the understanding they are more flexible.

Cheers,
Don

[themagicman00]

Don
You are correct about Argentina's customs restrictions, non LV can't stay in-country no more than 30 days(not 100% sure). You should try to get a place in Carrasco airport in Montevideo Uruguay.
As far as Brazil's ANAC, you should file your plan accordantly, ICAO form and should be ok.

[captjns]

AOPA has a wonderful department to help GA pilots flying internationally with their personal aircraft. No matter the aircraft, bit it a C-152 or a GV. Worth the chat:ok:.