Ahhh the old passenger doesn't listen thing.....
Kevin....
You just hate these kinds of passengers... well here is what we did a little while ago... on a trip...
We went to Mexico... and some others wanted to go along... I suggested that they get a passport as its easier to get thru.. most govn't will reconize them and with a stamp of the old pad your off...
So I had one that didn't listen.. he instead though that his drivers license and SS card were enough... annnnntttttt wrong answer.. we were detained for over 4 hours while he tried to get his paperwork in order...
So we set a standard right their... and it is ....
The owner/operator of this aircraft doesn't care what you want to take for ID... here is what We recommend.._________ that you take as the rest of us are .... taking this... You may bring what ever form of ID... you like... however... if we are delayed for more than 1 hr due to your paperwork not being correct...at customs.... we will remove your belongings at that location and depart without you.... we are leaving.. and you can take the bus or what ever other form of transportation you chose back to home... or to contenue on... We offer no assistance in either the form of transportation or compensation. You travel at your own risk and as such are responsible for the necessary paperwork for proper identification to be provided to the pilot,crew and or customs agents.... and agree to have them inspect your property as deemed necessary for a safe and legal flight.
The following is required for admission to and from this border crossing... and they will accept the following as alternates if you do not want to use a passport.
________
________
________
A check of these items and your property will be done during preflight by the pilot/crew before departing from_________ field/airport. Any items not deemed satisfactory or legal to the pilot/crew or customs will be removed and left behind.
We sent this out to the people who were going this time... and you know what.. they all had their passports... smile... I think it has something to do with the fear of being left behind....smile.. no more whining... GMAS
and yes we had one that was trying to bring some drugs back into the country for a friend... another was trying to bring fireworks that were not legal... both of which were given the choice of either keeping their conterband and staying their with it... or removing and getting rid of it and coming back with us....most chose to leave the stuff behind and come home.. without it...
You hate to be a policeman but, you have to... as you know what will happen when the customs people inspect you.. and you would hate to lose your plane....
As pilot and owner you are responsible for the passengers... even if they are a little dim....
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