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SOUTH AMERICA

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 (1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Moderator:

Keith Dixon I Colt International LLC

International Operators Conference | San Antonio, TX | March 23 - 26, 2015

South America I Presenters

Cynthia C. E. de Oliveira

Operations Director

Lider Aviacao

Flavia Ribas

Vice President, South America

World Fuel Colt International

Ana Paula Martin

International Operations

Manager

Lider Aviacao

Antonio Donizeti Sávio

Chief Pilot

Chartering and Aircraft

Management

Lider Aviacao

Nathan Lee

Sales Executive

Spire Flight Solutions

South America I On to South America

Welcome to Brazil

Dakar – Recife

Time to leave Africa and head for

Brazil

FLYING TO BRAZIL


Presenters

Cynthia Oliveira

Ana Paula Martin

Capt. Antonio Donizeti Sávio


FLYING TO BRAZIL

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* Image from Google

Brazil

• Area: 3.288 Million Square Miles

– Largest country in South America – 5th largest in the World

• Population: > 203 million

• 27 States

– Capital: Brasília

• Language: Portuguese

• Currency: Brazilian Real (R$)

$1 USD ≈ 3.4 (and changing)R$

• Time Zones: UTC -3, -4, -5

Statistics

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South America I Questions

Visa’s

It is possible to obtain VISA upon

arrival in Brazil

( ) True

( ) False

VISAS

• Only Captains and First Officers will be exempt from having a

visa. All other crewmembers are to be regarded as passengers.

• All other crew (Engineers, Mechanics and Flight Attendants) will

require visas.

– If time allows a crewmember to obtain a Brazil visa, it is

recommended they do so

• Visas are NOT available on arrival.

• Deportation and possible fines may be ordered.

• The Captain may also face penalties or fines.

* 2014 December - Rules may change depending on Brazilian Authorities

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• “Working crew" (Pilots) - arriving or departing by commercial carrier (crew change, for example), WILL need visas because they are considered "passengers" when traveling on commercial carriers.

• Working crew arriving to brazil without a visa, that need to depart commercially, will require a “Letter of Transfer" in order to do so.

– Transfer letter will be prepared by local agent.

• Passengers MUST obtain Brazilian Visas prior to arrival.

– Pax from US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia will require visas.

– Check with your ISP for other nationality requirements

• Tourist visas valid for 10 years for US pax.

– Brazil Visa remains valid after passport expires

Visa Requirements For Relief Crew & Passengers

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CINDACTA I 8 radars/ADS-B

CINDACTA II 5 radars/ADS-B

CINDACTA III 8 radars/CPDLC

CINDACTA IV 24 radars

• Comm VHF, changes 0.25 Mhz

• ICAO english level is a strict

requirement for all controllers and

pilots that fly abroad

RADAR COVERAGE

* Map from DECEA digital files

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WEATHER TRENDS

* Image from WunderMap on february 28h 2015.

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WEATHER TRENDS

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Jun/2011

FLYING TO BRAZIL Route

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* Image from Google

60 NM

MAIN ROUTE Airway and Distance

• Total distance from GOOY to SBRF: 1753 NM

• GOOY BOMS1N BOMSA UA302 TAROT KODOS UL206 BUGAT

UR551 MOXIP MOXI1A SBRF

Rockwell Collins ARINC Software 15

60 NM





179 NM


60 NM





179 NM

727 NM






340 NM






340 NM 447 NM

Flight Time 02:00



Weather

Clouds are higher closer to the Equator

( ) True

( ) False

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ITCZ Intertropical Convergence Zone

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ITCZ Intertropical Convergence Zone

May/31/2009 Dec/28/2014

• Verify your weather radar, TAF, METAR, satellite images, NOTAMs

• If possible, have some extra fuel to make deviations due to

weather

• Your aircraft performance or weight may not permit to fly above the

bad weather

• Calculate your points of no return

• Have rafts and life preserve units enough to all occupants

• Make a speech to passengers about use of survival equipment

• You shall have UHF and VHF

• In Brazil´s airspace there is also CPDLC for routes between

Europe and SBRF

Recommendations to fly from GOOY to SBRF

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SBRF/REC Guararapes Intl Airport

Guararapes Intl Airport

• Open 24 hours

• RWY 18 / 36 3007x45 ASPH

• VOR/DME, ILS, RNAV

1. General Aviation Parking 4. Main Terminal

2. Lider’s Hangar 5. Military Aviation Parking

3. Commercial Aviation Parking

1 2

3

4

5

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SBRF/REC Guararapes Intl Airport

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Diversion Airport SBSG / NAT

Airport Aluízio Alves

S Gonçalo do Amarante Intl. Airport

• Open 24 hours

• 144 NM from SBRF

• 12 - (3000x60 ASPH 70/F/A/X/T) - 30

VOR, RNAV, ILS

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* Image from Google

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Diversion Airport SBSG / NAT

Airport Aluízio Alves

HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival

INTERNATIONAL HANDLING REQUEST

ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

• Insurance Certificate • Pilot License • Medical Certificate • Airworthiness Certificate

• Aircraft Registration • Aircraft Itinerary

ISP/OPERATOR

DOCUMENTATION ANALYSIS AND AVANAC APPLICATION

• ANAC Resolution 178/10

LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER

SERVICES COORDINATION AT ALL LOCATIONS

• Slots • PPR • Notification of Authorities

• Catering • Transportation • Fuel Release • Hotel • Other services


CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES

CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT

• Insurance Certificate • Pilot Licences • Medical Certificates • Airworthiness Certificate

• Aircraft Registration • Aircraft Itinerary • Letter proving the

purpose of the flight informed on the AVANAC.

CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING

ALTHOUGH THESE PROCEDURES ARE BETWEEN THE CREW AND

CUSTOMS, ARRANGEMENTS MAY BE MADE FOR A LOCAL AGENT TO

ESCORT THE CREW THROUGH THE CUSTOMS PROCESS.

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ISP/OPERATOR

International Service Provider (ISP) or Operator sends the Handling Request including:

• Aircraft Registration

• Type

• Purpose of the flight

• Full aircraft itinerary including origin and destination

• Crew and Pax information for General Declaration

• Necessary ramp equipment and other requests (catering, transportation, hotel reservations …)

• Mandatory documentation for overflight/landing permit

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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival


ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS



ISP/OPERATOR









CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT




CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING




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Permits

It is possible to land in Brazil without an

ANAC Landing Permit

( ) True

( ) False

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

ISP/OPERATOR

Three types of Landing Permits issued by Brazilian

Authorities.

AVOEM

NOTIFICATION ONLY

AVANAC

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MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

ISP/OPERATOR

AVOEM

• Permit required for DIPLOMATIC flights.

• This particular permit must be requested between countries'

Embassies without handler or flight operator assistance.

* Reference: ANAC Resolution 178/10


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MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

ISP/OPERATOR

NOTIFICATION ONLY

• Permission required for aircraft that intend to OVERFLY Brazilian

territory or only make a SINGLE STOP.

• If it is necessary to move the aircraft on the ground beyond the

customs area at the same airport, or land in another airport in

Brazil, it will be necessary to obtain an AVANAC permit.


*2014 December - Rules may change depending on Brazilian Authorities

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MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

ISP/OPERATOR

AVANAC

• Permission required for aircraft that will make MULTIPLES STOPS

in Brazil.

• This permission should be requested at least 24 hours prior to

arrival.

• The aircraft can land without this permission, but cannot depart.



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MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

ISP/OPERATOR

AVANAC

• Insurance Certificate

• Pilot License

• Medical Certificate

• Airworthiness Certificate

• Aircraft Registration

• Aircraft Itinerary



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MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

ISP/OPERATOR

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Non-Scheduled / Charter / Air Taxi Flights (including MEDEVAC flights)

• Aircraft OpSpecs

– B050 – Authorized Areas of En Route Operations

– D085 – Aircraft Listing

• Air Operator Certificate (A.O.C.)

• Copy of the signed Charter Contract

Private Flights

• Document proving the Purpose of Flight

– Customs Agent may request proof that aircraft is carrying a director or company

representative of the aircraft operator.

– Some of the Customs agents may accept a company ID, others may not, so it is advised that

operators prepare a letter (on company letterhead) stating the purpose of the flight.

• Have letter notarized if possible

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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival


ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS



ISP/OPERATOR









CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT




CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING




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• After the application on the ANAC system, the permit will be

issued within 24 hours.

– In case of any inconsistency in the documentation submitted, the

application will be resubmitted and the evaluation period starts again.

• It is important to note that an aircraft may land without any

permission, but will not be allowed to takeoff.






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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival


ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS



ISP/OPERATOR









CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT




CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING




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SLOTS & PPR

• At some locations they will be required.

– It is strongly recommended that a full aircraft itinerary be sent in

advance.

FUEL

• Suppliers give priority to Commercial Aviation.

• In Brazil, FBOs aren't allowed to have their own fuel farms.

• Fuel provided by distributers and into-plane agents.

• Brazil has a good fuel quality.

• Arrange fuel releases as soon as practical.



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FUEL

• The major suppliers are Petrobras, Shell, and Air BP

• Fuel on arrival is recommended to avoid delays and missed slots.

• The preferred methods of payment are: Fuel release, cash and

credit cards

• At domestic airports fuel can only be arranged through a Brazilian

company and there is a significant increase in fuel price due to

taxes and fees



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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival


ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS



ISP/OPERATOR









CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT




CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING




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• Customs and immigration procedures must be cleared in the main terminal of the airport

– Subject to same lines as commercial passengers

– Some airports may have dedicated lines for private passengers

• Crew must bring original aircraft and pilot documents to clear Customs.

– If the aircraft insurance lists multiple aircraft then a copy should be presented. It is STRONGLY recommended that this copy be notarized.

– Any documents issued by Brazilian authorities on arrival will need to be presented for departure.


CREW + AUTHORITIES


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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival


ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

• Insurance Certificate • Pilot Licenses • Medical Certificates • Airworthiness Certificate


ISP/OPERATOR









CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT




CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING




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• The mandatory documents required for the issuance of the TEAT are

the same as for the AVANAC permit + a letter proving the purpose of

the flight

• The TEAT is available only in Portuguese, so please ask for

assistance

• Original AVANAC and TEAT documents must be kept on board the

aircraft during all the operations in Brazil

• These documents must be presented to officials prior to departure

from Brazil

TEAT Temporary Admission

Term

CREW + AUTHORITIES


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Temporary Admission Term - SBGR Example

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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Arrival


ISP/OPERATOR

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS



ISP/OPERATOR









CREW + AUTHORITIES

TEAT




CREW + AUTHORITIES

AFTER

LANDING




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Flying to Brazil SBRF to SBGR

57 * Image from Google

SBRF to SBGR

• Main Route

SBRF MCEA MCE UZ42 DOKLU UZ44 SGR UN857

MOLSU UL327 SIDUR UZ10 TBE EVSO1A SBGR

• Total distance from SBRF to SBGR

2269 NM

• Flight Time 02:35

58 Rockwell Collins ARINC Software

Guarulhos International Airport

Franco Montoro Intl

• Open 24 hours

• RWY 09L / 27R 3700x45

• RWY 09R / 27L 3000x45


1. Main Terminals

2. Cargo Terminal


4. General Aviation Parking

5. Military Parking

SBGR Arriving in Sao Paulo - Guarulhos

5 4

1

3

2

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SBGR/GRU Guarulhos Intl Airport

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Diversion Airport Viracopos / VCP / Campinas

Viracopos Intl Airport

Viracopos Intl Airport

• Open 24 hours

• RWY 15 / 33 3240x45 ASPH


• 45 NM from SBGR

1. Domestic Terminal

2. International Terminal


4. Cargo Terminal


1 2

3

4

5

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SBKP/VCP Viracopos Intl Airport

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Diversion Airport SBGL / GIG

Galeao Intl Airport Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl

• Open 24 hours

• RWY 10 /28 4000x45

• RWY 15 /33 3180x47


• 182 NM from SBGR

1. Terminal 1

Lider’s VIP Room

2. Terminal 2



5. Military Aviation Parking

6. Lider’s Hangar

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SBGL/GIG Galeão Intl Airport

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• Verify your weather radar, TAF, METAR, satellite images and NOTAMs

• If possible, have some extra fuel to make deviations due to weather

conditions

• From june to august very strong jet streams occur from South to

North/Northeast

• From May till July there is a lot of fog formation in the South and

Southeast regions (mostly close to sunrise)

• Sometimes fog happens, for instance, at 3:00 PM along big distance in

the coast line because cold water stream

• There is a lot of diversion airports thru all the route

• Takeoff and landings in airports close to the sea have bigger bird strike

risk

Recommendations to fly from SBRF to SBGR

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• Verify your weather radar, TAF, METAR, satellite images and NOTAMs

• If possible, have some extra fuel to make deviations due to weather conditions

• From june to august very strong jet streams occur from South to North/Northeast

• From May till July there is a lot of fog formation in the South and Southeast regions (mostly close to sunrise)

• Sometimes fog happens, for instance, at 3:00 PM along big distance in the coast line because cold water stream

• There is a lot of diversion airports thru all the route

• Takeoff and landings in airports close to the sea have bigger bird strike risk

Recommendations to fly from SBRF to SBGR

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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Departure

SERVICES COORDINATION

AT ALL LOCATIONS

• Slots • PPR • Notification of

Authorities • Catering • Transportation • Fuel Release • Hotel • Other services


AIRPORT FEE PAYMENT


FLIGHT PLAN PROCEDURES

• ICA 100/12

LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER +

ISP/OPERATOR

CREW RECEPTION


SECURITY PROCEDURES

CREW + AIRPORT AUTHORITIES

AIRCRAFT TAKE OFF


FOR INTL DEPARTURES

• Original TEAT

Required


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• The airport fee (DAT) is issued by the Airport Administrator and is

calculated according to the following:

– Aircraft Origin & Destination

– Max Take-Off Weight of the aircraft.

– Time on the ground

– Air Navigation/Communications/ATC charges

– May also include special event parking fees (World Cup, Olympics???)

• Flight Plans will only be accepted after the payment of airport fees.

AIRPORT FEE PAYMENT



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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Departure


AT ALL LOCATIONS




AIRPORT FEE PAYMENT



• ICA 100/12


+ ISP/OPERATOR

CREW RECEPTION


SECURITY PROCEDURES


AIRCRAFT TAKE OFF


FOR INTL DEPARTURES

• Original TEAT

Required


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1. Send the flight plan to the correct address

– AFTN address is the airport ICAO code followed by the code YOYX.

2. Pay attention to the 45 minute rule

3. File with the correct Flight Level

4. Check unusual route informed on NOTAM (preferential route)

– Due to constant changes within Brazilian air space, many preferential routes (NOTAM´s) are created to manage the air

traffic.


• ICA 100/12

LOCAL SVC PROVIDER + ISP/OPERATOR

2

3 4

*Reference: ICA 100/12

*2014 December - Rules may change depending on Brazilian Authorities 71

1. Use proper alternate airports

Outside the main terminal area (TMA).

2. Include PBN, AVANAC, SLOT, Operator, Date of Flight and “From” in Field 18 of the ICAO flight plan,

as applicable

3. Remember it is possible to operate without slots

For arrival and departure it is possible to use the “opportunity slots”, although it is MANDATORY to go personally to the AIS

room (PIC, SIC or Dispatcher with ANAC License).

In this case, there are specific rules and information to file in the flight plan. If the flight plan is 100% correct, and depending

on air traffic, the local Authority will accept it and advise what time the aircraft can operate.


• ICA 100/12


1

2


*2014 December - Rules may change depending on Brazilian Authorities 72

1. Include all the necessary

information on the 19

Field, such as

Endurance and Survival

Equipment.

2. Use a group of 9 on

PIC’s name, if not

Brazilian

EX: ROBERT 999999


• ICA 100/12


1

2



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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Departure


AT ALL LOCATIONS




AIRPORT FEE PAYMENT



• ICA 100/12


CREW RECEPTION


SECURITY PROCEDURES


AIRCRAFT TAKE OFF


FOR INTL DEPARTURES

• Original TEAT

Required


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• Crew and pax shall comply with the airport safety procedures such as x-ray and baggage inspection

• Main Brazilian airports, generally, have good surveillance programs

• Additional security may be available but must be certified by ANAC, registered with the airport management, and have a badge issued by the airport administrator

• Armed security is not allowed in controlled areas

• Private vehicles are restricted from ramp access

– Exceptions may be granted to official Government or military cars and ambulances with prior approval

SECURITY PROCEDURES



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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Departure


AT ALL LOCATIONS




AIRPORT FEE PAYMENT



• ICA 100/12

LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER +

ISP/OPERATOR

CREW RECEPTION


SECURITY PROCEDURES


AIRCRAFT TAKE OFF


FOR INTL DEPARTURES

• Original TEAT

Required


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• Before departure, the PIC will need to go to the Federal

Police/Customs office with the original AVANAC and TEAT forms in

order to finalize the process in the SIAVANAC system.

• This procedure is very important to avoid severe penalties in a future

return to Brazil.


FOR INTL DEPARTURES



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HANDLING PROCEDURES

Aircraft Departure


AT ALL LOCATIONS




AIRPORT FEE PAYMENT



• ICA 100/12


CREW RECEPTION


SECURITY PROCEDURES


AIRCRAFT TAKE OFF


FOR INTL DEPARTURES

• Original TEAT

Required


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Flying to Brazil SBGR to SPIM

* Image from Google

SBGR to SPIM

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Total Distance

1009 NM Route

SBGR CGO1A SCB UM415 MEXUR MEXUR4

SPIM Flight Time

02.11

SBGR to SPIM

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• SLVR is a good point for any type of technical stop

Field

Elev

1224 ft

Rockwell Collins ARINC Software

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Recommendations to fly from SBGR to SPIM

• Verify your weather radar,

TAF, METAR, satellite

images, NOTAMs

• If possible, have some extra

fuel to make deviations due

to weather

• The more to the NW you go,

the less resources you have

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To fly over Andes Mountains

• High Altitude Airports Operation's knowledge is at least recommended

• Verify if your aircraft’s performance is able to operate in airfields on the top of

the mountains


• The QNH's difference is higher

between both sides of the mountain,

the higher is the possibility to have

sky clear’s turbulence

• The mountain is such a physical

barrier that it is possible to maintain

very different weather situations in

both sides of it, between close

locations

• Have a contingency plan for one

engine fail or depressurization


GRID MINIMUM OFF-ROUTE ALTITUDE

(Grid MORA)

An altitude derived by Jeppesen or

provided by State Authorities. The Grid

MORA altitude provides terrain and man-

made structure clearance within the

section outlined by latitude and longitude

lines. MORA does not provide for navaid

signal coverage or communication

coverage.

Grid MORA values derived by Jeppesen

clear all terrain and man-made structures

by 1000ft in areas where the highest

elevations are 5000ft MSL or lower. MORA

values clear all terrain and man-made

structures by 2000ft in areas where the

highest elevations are 5001ft MSL or

higher.

Grid MORA

25,000 ft


Distance

SLVR to SLLP 299

NM

SLLP to SPIM 586

NM Elevation

SLVR Elev 1225 ft

SLLP Elev 13314 ft

SPIM Elev 113 ft

WORLD CUP LESSONS LEARNED

Photo of Lider’s Parking at Galeao International Airport

July 13, 2014.

World Cup Final Match

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WORLD CUP LESSONS LEARNED

• Flow control congestion due to airspace closures around venues

during matches

• NOTAM issuance (a month or less prior to matches)

• Increase of supervision by the authorities

• Unavailability of hotel rooms in the main cities

• Services affected by the high demand

• Strong restrictions in the slot system during all the period

– Amendments were restricted to only two changes

– Availability was limited for last minute requests

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2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS

August 5 – 21, 2016

Vinicius Tom

Mascots

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2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS

• Host city Rio de Janeiro

– Football (soccer) matches to be played in Rio de Janeiro, Sao

Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia & Salvador from Aug. 3 – 19, 2016.

• First Time in Latin America

• More than 100,000 people directly involved with the organization

• US$ 1.6 billion investment in Airport (SBGL)

• More than 200 countries expected to participate

• At least 1000 business aircraft expected

August 5 – 21, 2016

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MAIN AIRPORTS OF ENTRY

Europe/Asia

Africa

North/Central

America

South America

SBEG SBBE

SBRF

SBSG SBFZ

SBSV

SBBH

SBCF

SBBR

SBVT SBSJ SBGR

SBSP SBCT

SBPA

Rio de Janeiro

• SBGL - Galeão Intl Airport

• SBRJ - Santos Dumont Airport

• SBJR - Jacarepagua Airport

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FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Plan ahead.

• Arrange hotels in advance.

• Get itinerary specific security briefings.

• Prepaid ground transport where available.

• Fuel on arrival.

• Order catering as early as possible for delivery as early as acceptable.

• Bring a towbar.

• All crew/pax get Yellow Fever vaccinations NLT 10 days prior to arrival*.

* Not mandatory.

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CONTACTS

Cynthia C. E. de Oliveira

Operations Director

Phone: +5511 5090-4040

[email protected]

Ana Paula Martin

International Operations Manager

Phone: +5531 5090-4043

[email protected]

Antonio Donizeti Sávio

Chief Pilot

Chartering and Aircraft Management

Phone: +5521 3218-2109

[email protected]

Lider Aviacao

International Operations Center 24/7

Phone: +5511 5090-4016/4017/4018

Fax: +5511 5031-3005

Mobile: +5511 7853-0078

[email protected]

[email protected]

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OPERATING IN SOUTH AMERICA (OUTSIDE OF BRAZIL AND VENEZUELA)


Presenter:

Flavia Ribas I Colt International LLC


Countries

There are 12 countries and also

French Guyana (part of French Republic).

South America I Overview

Language

Spanish is usually the official language

outside of Brazil

Topology

Mountain Range (Andes / Chile)

Amazon Forest (Brazil)

Swamps and Savannas (South of Brazil and

Bolivia)

Time Zones

Range from Minus 6 to Minus 2 from UTC

Requirement

Most countries apply the visa reciprocity..

South America I Visa requirements

Argentina Reciprocity

Citizens from the US, Canada and Australia

visiting Argentina for tourism or business

must pay the so-called reciprocity rate, this

being a requirement of admission to visit

the country.

Pay Prior to Arrival

This Argentine fee must be paid online PRIOR

to arriving into any port of entry.

Argentina Crew

Crew members are exempt.

Yellow Fever Certificate

International certificate for yellow fever

vaccination required for the following

countries: Bolivia, Equator, Guyana and

French Guyana

South America I Health

Yellow Fever Jab

It is mandatory that vaccine administered

at least 10 days prior to visit to those

countries

Other Countries

It’s not required (but it’s recommended)

for the other South America countries.

Documentation

Aircraft and crew documents must be

sent in advance in order to obtain the

permits:

Airworthiness

Insurance policy

Medical certificates.

Requirements

Almost all countries require landing

and/or overflight permits.

South America I Permissions

Registration

Licenses

Verification

CAA’s will verify expiration dates and

compare data

Note: Insurance policy should have the

same operator name as airworthiness

and registration certificates.

South America I Permissions

Closures

Almost all CAA’s close on holidays and

weekends, so plan ahead.

Colombia

For Colombia permits there are special

forms to be filed and submitted to CAA

Handler can help.

Bolivia

A new form has to be filled in, including all

information about the flight:

Aircraft information very important

They will not work on permit unless the

Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) is

included

Also requires route string

South America I Permissions I Landing

Argentina No

Bolivia Yes Required - 3 business days

Chile Yes Required - 3 business days

Colombia Yes Required if staying more than 48 hrs on the ground or flying to

different locations within the country - 2 business days

Ecuador Yes Required - 2 business days

French Guiana No

Guyana Yes Required - 2 business days (there is a pre-paid fee)

Paraguay Yes Required - 1 business day

Peru Yes Required - 3 business days

Suriname No

Uruguay Yes Required - 1 business day

This information may change, always check with your ISP for latest information.

Landing I Private

South America I Permissions I Overflight

Argentina No



Colombia Yes Required - 2 business days


French Guiana No

Guyana No



Suriname No



Overflight I Private

South America I Permissions I Landing

Argentina No Required for aircraft with more than 20 seats (long process)



Colombia Yes Required if staying more than 48 hrs on the ground or flying to

different locations within the country - 2 business days


French Guiana Yes Required - 5 business days

Guyana Yes Required - 2 business days (there is a pre-paid fee)

Paraguay Yes Required - 3 business days


Suriname Yes Required - 3 business days

Uruguay Yes Required - 3 business days


Landing I Charter

South America I Permissions I Overflight

Argentina No



Colombia Yes Required - 3 business days


French Guiana No

Guyana No



Suriname No



Overflight I Charter

Local Handler

Hiring a local handler is highly recommended,

Customs & immigration procedures are not

easy, language barrier can be a problem,

specially at smaller airports and ATC’s.

South America I Handling

Baggage

All luggage generally subjected to screening.

Ground Equipment

Limited availability of tow bars. Regular

ground equipment is usually available (GPU,

lavatory services, potable water), check in

advance if you need anything different

Customs and Immigration

Plan at least 1 hour to clear Customs &

Immigrations and make sure you have copies

of GenDecs for each leg.

Fuel Quality

Good quality fuel is available at major airports

South America I Fuel

Fuel availability

Except for a few locations the FBO / Handlers

don’t sell fuel, most of them come from

private/government companies.

Payment

Payment methods are usually fuel cards or

contracts,

Catering

Catering companies are available major

cities, don’t expect good quality or variety on

small airports. Hotel’s restaurants are a good

option.

South America I Third Party Services

Hotels

Major hotel chains are available in the

biggest cities and capitals.

Transportation

Prepaid transportation is recommended,

taking taxis can be dangerous in some

locations and they usually only accept local

currency (only cash).

Charter

Jets, turboprops and helicopter charters are

available, there are some good and reliable

companies in South America.

Standard Rule

Usually passengers who have not arrived

initially onboard when the aircraft entered

the country cannot be onboard outbound,

even if the aircraft is private or corporate.

South America I Cabotage

Special Permission

Some countries allow the operators to apply

to a special permit to pick up new

passengers, subjected to local authorities

approval.

File by

Flight plans must be filed in advance:

2 hours: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay,

Colombia, Guyana, French Guyana,

and Suriname

3 hours: Peru, Equator

South America I Flight Plan

International Airports

First landings and final departures must take

place at Airports of Entry.

Copy Handler

It’s a good idea to send a copy of the flight

plan to the handler and ask them to confirm

it’s on file.

Operator information

Flight plans for Argentina and Uruguay

must list operator’s name, phone number

and address on item 18.

South America I Flight Plan

Handler interaction

In Argentina and Colombia the flight

plans are filed by the local handler, they

don’t confirm anything sent by system.

Remarks Section

All permits numbers/codes must be

listed on item 18.

Buenos Aires Hours

SADF / SAEZ opening hours: 24 x 7

SADF / SAEZ Customs hours: 24 x 7

Argentina

SAEZ (Ezeiza)

SABE (Aeroparque),

SADF (San Fernando)

SACO (Cordoba

SARI (Iguazu)

South America I Airports I Argentina

Buenos Aires Option

Best option for aircraft up to 30 tons MTOW is

San Fernando, which is a private aviation

airport only.

Handling and Customs are really smooth and

it’s close to downtown.

Buenos Aires Aeroparque

SABE (Aeroparque)is no longer available for

GA, only diplomatic flights.

Peru Airports

SPIM (Lima)

SPZO (Cusco)

SPQT (Iquitos)

South America I Airports I Peru

Peru Hours

SPIM opening and Customs hours: 24 x 7

SPZO opening and Customs hours: 0900 to

2300 UTC, Customs must be coordinated in

advance.

SPQT opening and Customs hours: 24 x 7

but Customs must be advised in advance.

South America I Airports I Cuzco airport / SPZO I Peru

Documents

Documents required for landing permit:

Table performance of the aircraft.

Training certificate from the pilots (simple

letter).

To request the flight permit to SPZO, the

crew has to do training by internet.

Airport Elevation

10,860 ft / 3,310 m

Visiting

Machu Picchu

Information link

Airport Videos, pictures and more

information available on the link below

(in Spanish only) http://www.mtc.gob.pe/portal/transportes/ae

reo/aeronauticacivil/aprox_visual_cusco/ind_

aprox_visual_cusco.htm

http://www.mtc.gob.pe/portal/transportes/aereo/aeronauticacivil/aprox_visual_cusco/ind_aprox_visual_cusco.htm














Bolivia Hours

SLLP/SLVR opening hours: 24 x 7

SLLP/SLVR Customs hours: 24 x 7

South America I Airports I Bolivia

Bolivia Airports

SLLP (La Paz)

SLVR (Santa Cruz de la Sierra)

Colombia Hours

SKCG/SKBO opening hours: 24 x 7

SKCG/SKBO Customs hours: 24 x 7

Chile Airports

SCEL (Santiago)

SCFA (Antofagasta

SCIP (Easter Island)

South America I Airports I Chile and Colombia

Chile Hours

SCEL/SCFA opening hours: 24 x 7

SCEL/SCFA Customs hours: 24 x 7

Colombia Airports

SKCG (Cartagena)

SKBO (Bogota)

Chile Customs

Customs on request at other airports in the

country.

French Guyana Hours

SOCA opening hours: 24 x 7

SOCA Customs hours: 1300 to 2000 UTC,

after hours can be arranged on previous

notice.

Ecuador Airports

SEQM (Quito)

SEGU (Guayaquil)

South America I Airports I Ecuador and French Guyana

Ecuador Hours

SEQM/SEGU opening hours: 24 x 7

SEQM Extra charge USD 885.50 for

after hours

SEQM/SEGU Customs hours: 24 x 77

French Guyana Airports

SOCA (Cayenne)

Uruguay Hours

SUMU/SULS opening hours: 24 x 7

SUMU/SULS Customs hours: 24 x 7

Suriname Airports

Suriname: SMJP (Paramaribo)

South America I Airports I Suriname and Uruguay

Suriname Hours

SMJP opening hours: 24 x 7

SMJP Customs hours: 24 x 7

Uruguay Airports

SUMU (Montevideo)

SULS (Punta del Leste)

Busy Season

SULS is a very popular destination during

vacations (Dec to Mar), parking and fuel

availability must be checked in advance.

Paraguay Hours

SGAS opening hours: 24 x 7

SGAS Customs hours: 24 x 7

Guyana Airports

Guyana: SYCJ (Georgetown)

South America I Airports I Guyana and Paraguay

Guyana Hours

SMJP opening hours: 24 x 7

SMJP Customs hours: 24 x 7

Paraguay Airports

: SGAS (Assuncion)

Ramp Limitations

They can ask the operator to move ETA’s

or ETD’s due to commercial flights

operating on the island.

Tech Stop

Popular tech stop for trips from South

America to Indonesia, Oceania and

Hawaii.)

South America I Airports I Easter Island, Chile

Permissions

Landing permit and slots required. Aircraft

and crew documents should be sent to

Chile CAA in advance to guarantee permit.

Handler Assist

Handler can assist in obtaining permits

and slots.

Introduction

The islands are located about 500 miles from

Argentina coast, but are administered and

occupied by Britain since 1883.

In 1982 Argentina surrendered after a two

months conflict over ownership of the

islands

About 3,000 people live here and recently,

Argentina President Cristina Kirchner

complained about the sovereignty of the

island, which rekindled the tension between

the two nations.

South America I Airports I Falkland Islands

Permissions

It’s not allowed by the local authorities to fly

from Argentina to the islands and the landing

permit can take very long (up to 30 days).

South America I Volcanoes

Volcanoes

There are many active volcanoes that have

caused death and destruction in the past

due to gas explosions and ash, as well as ice

avalanches:

Colombia (18 volcanoes)

Equator (27 volcanoes)

Peru (16 volcanoes)

Northern Chile, Bolivia and Argentina

(63 volcanoes)

Central Chile and Argentina

(45 volcanoes)

Southern Chile and Argentina

(30 volcanoes).

Andes Mountains

The average altitude is 14,000 feet, with

some points reaching up to 26,000 feet.

South America I Mountain Conditions

Mountain Turbulence

In case of severe turbulence reports for the

mountains crossing, it is recommended to

make a tech stop for refueling at

SAME (Mendonza, Argentina)

or

SCEL (Santiago, Chile)

depending on the route and the deviation

required.

South America I Presenter

Flavia Ribas

Vice President, South America

World Fuel Colt International

Ph: +55.11.2924.2568

Email: [email protected]

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South America I Via Venezuela

Miami / KMIA - Sao Paulo / SBGR

Total Distance

3661 NM

Speed

M.80

Time Enroute

08.09

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Miami / KMIA - Sao Paulo / SBGR

Total Distance

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Speed

M.80

Time Enroute

08.25

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