Join PMOPA for a Winter Fly-out Getaway to the BahamasFebruary 6-10, 2026 to Stella Maris
Building on past successful winter fly-out trips to the Caribbean, PMOPA members will return to beautiful Stella Maris in February 2026. Enjoy stunning beach, pools, fine dining, and luxury lodging all in the company of fellow M-Class owners and pilots. Once again, PMOPA members will be skillfully guided by Jim Parker with Caribbean Flying Adventures. First-time fliers to the Bahamas are strongly encouraged to meet in Fort Lauderdale on February 5 for an important pre-departure briefing.
Pre-flight briefing OverviewJim Parker of Caribbean Flying Adventures will accompany PMOPA attendees to Stella Maris to ensure a smooth trip. Jim is an experienced and outstanding guide in terms of flying, customs, and safely getting around. For first-time international fliers or experienced ones, he will put you at ease, facilitating e-APIS, flight plan filings, and customs. Jim will brief the group prior to leaving the U.S. and for the return trip. Check out the Cape Santa Maria Long Island Guide There is an optional day trip to Staniel Cay to swim with the pigs. The additional $110 per person registration fee includes lunch, snorkeling, and ground transportation. Questions? - Call Jim Parker on 305-667-6282 or email Jim.
Schedule of Events:
Essential for first-time travelers to the Bahamas. Pilots who are experienced flying to the Bahamas are welcome to participate on Thursday, or may elect to fly directly to Stella Maris on Friday, February 6.
Friday, February 6
Saturday, February 7
Sunday, February 8 
Monday, February 9
Tuesday, February 10
Airport Information
Don't forget to purchase or rent survival gear (life vests, inflatable raft). One life vest per passenger is required. Inflatable rafts are strongly recommended. Check out the Islands of the Bahamas Private Aviation Guide and FAQs.
Resort Details
Discover the unmatched beauty of Cape Santa Maria Resort, a secluded Bahamian hideaway that’s as hard to leave as it is to find. Framed by miles of talcum-powder sand and swaying palms, it sits amid The Bahamas’ southern islands, a tranquil, just-off-the-radar destination beloved by those in search of unsurpassed fishing, diving, snorkeling – or days doing nothing at all. Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort +1 800-926-9704 Discounted Room Rates for PMOPA attendees: Jim Parker secured discounted room rates at the Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort. Call or email the Resort to book your room today directly with Cape Santa Maria. Jim urges participants to book now - Do not wait as it is high season and the Resort will sell out. The hotel is not accepting group reservations online. Attendees must call (preferred method) or email. Do not provide any sensitive data (e.g., credit card number) via an unsecure email message. HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation penalties: after January 6, 2026 one night's room fee - the resort penalty can be applied to a future stay anytime in the next twelve months.
Amenities & services included in the discounted room rate - all rooms:
Additional amenities & services included in Beachfront Villas:
Registration
Registration is per plane, varies based on the number of occupants, and includes the items listed below for each person.
Included in the registration fee:
NOTE: Hotel room, dinners (except for the one scheduled group dinner), airport fees/handling/fuel, taxi to/from Stella Maris airport and the Resort, optional activities, customs fees, and meals are not included in the PMOPA registration fee. Cancellation Policy PMOPA understands that, sometimes, plans change. Because of costs PMOPA will incur for this event, the following cancellation policy is in effect:
NOTE: The hotel has Its own cancellation policy, separate and apart from PMOPA's cancellation policy as noted above. Please be certain to cancel with the hotel in accordance with their requirements.
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