The Bahamas Flying Ambassadors
The Bahamas Flying Ambassadors are a group of seasoned private pilots with extensive experience flying to and around The Islands Of The Bahamas. With the goal of introducing new pilots to this unique thrill, the ambassadors make themselves available to share their knowledge of The Bahamas, and the ease of flying across the Gulf Stream.
Interested in becoming a Bahamas Flying Ambassador? Apply here.
Meet the pilots
Mr. Justin Mabe
Justin started in private aviation in 2014 advising high net worth individuals and corporate clients on a variety of private aviation solutions. During his time in the private aviation industry, Justin's efforts have continuously helped his sales team excel year over year.
Capt. Valerie Talbot and Eric Larson
To keep promoting and sharing your beautiful islands.
Mr. Terry Spurlock
A member of the original Fly In group, founding member of the Flying Ambassadors program, and leader of the Halloween Fly In, Terry enjoys assisting pilots in flight planning for their first Bahamas trip flight. Areas of expertise include North, Central, and Southern Bahamas.
Mr. Craig Peyton
Craig is a New York recording artist and video producer running EarthFlight.com. A 6,000-hour Mooney pilot, based between 44N & KVNC, he has flown and filmed The Bahamas for 40 years.
Mr. Richard Bradwell
Richard has many years of experience running trips from Canada to the Islands of the Bahamas in light GA aircraft and is happy to provide support and advice on "the pilot adventure of a lifetime."
Mr. Scott Cameron
Scott's first cross-country flight was in 1976 to West End, Grand Bahama Island and "the spark continues today," says the pilot, who flies to the Out Islands several times a year with his wife to enjoy fly-fishing and Bahamian rum.
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Restaino
State President of the Florida Aero Club, Tony has 35 years of piloting experience.
Mr. Guillaume Fabry
Customs, eAPIS, and US & Bahamas document assistance are among Guillaume's areas of expertise. Contact him with planning and destination reservations for individual and group private pilot flying.
Mr. Brad Elliott
Knowledgeable about Freeport, The Berry Islands, Abaco, Eleuthera and the Exumas, Brad can answer questions about customs, eAPIS, and US & Bahamas documents, provide planning and destination recommendations, and corporate/business jet information.
Ms. Terry L. Carbonell
An avid flyer with the 99s and Air Race Classis, Terry enjoys introducing women to the thrill of flying in The Bahamas. “I’d rather be scuba diving or flying” says this fan of Andros.
Mr. Rick Gardner
Rick is a commercial pilot and CFII/MEI, as well as an avid boater and scuba diver. He's also an AOPA-authorized representative for The Bahamas.
Mr. Thierry Pouille
Owner of Air Journey and organizer of the annual Bahamas Treasure Hunts, Thierry provides assistance with eAPIS and all flight planning. He has been flying to The Islands of The Bahamas since 1984.
Mr. Mike Zidziunas
Mike organized The Bahamas' first Young Eagles Fly Out and is well-versed in light sport aircraft and experimental flying to and in The Bahamas.
Mr. Steveo Kinevo
A professional pilot for more than a decade, steveo1kinevo makes flight VLOGs on YouTube and enjoys sharing his passion for aviation with others. He currently flies a TBM850 and a TBM940.
Mr. Mark Steinberg
A pilot with 19 years of experience, Mark enjoys helping fellow pilots experience some of the best flying destinations in the world. His favorite islands include Cat Island, Long Island, and the Exumas.
Mr. Neil Glazer
Neil enjoys helping pilots plan their first trips to The Bahamas. He's an expert at vacation planning and specializes in Out Island destinations.
Brandon Gardner
I would love nothing more than to be recognized as someone who is willing to share his knowledge of flying privately to The Bahamas.