Mike,
You were the guy in the last thread who wrote..."plus it's got pontoons, what could go wrong?
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If you or any other person wants to partake in this activity, go for it. But keep in mind these are guys from the U.S. running this operation doing what they damn well can't do stateside and they are not up front about the fact the airplane is a homebuilt.
You mentioned in the previous thread you took one of their flights and I asked you:
Just out of curiosity, when you took your $400 ride in this fragile little craft, did the pilot or anyone tell you you would be flying in a
homebuilt aircraft?
Did they tell you they operate in Roatan because there aren't many (if any other) aviation jurisdictions in the world that would permit using a homebuilt for charter flights?
Did you see a sign on the side of the fuselage in 2" high letters saying "EXPERIMENTAL" as would be required for this airplane in the U.S.?
Did you see a placard in front of your seat that read "Passenger Warning: This aircraft is amateur built and does not comply with Federal safety regulations for standard aircraft" as would be required for this airplane in the U.S.?
And BTW, FAA certified twin engine airplanes can fly on one engine...pontoons not required. This operation was an accident waiting to happen.
As far as risk, I have had my share of adventures in nearly 50 years of travel in over 40 countries, many as crew on a corporate jet. And yes, I felt and still feel that loss of civil rights every time I leave the country.