Cape Air SJU to STT

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:23 am

Hiya Folks!

Now that we are under the two month point for the massive November get together, I feel like I can start asking my questions without the sinking feeling that it is just too far away and depressing to think about!!

I know there are FAA regs about electronic devices being in operation on flights, but I was wondering if anyone who used CapeAir was permitted to, or just plane (pun intended) used a camera or camcorder for the short jump to STT?

I have some shots from a big AA Airbus, but I imagine that the views from a Cessna would be really cool.

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:24 am

I never had them say anything about a camera.

SusanNJ · Post by **SusanNJ** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:32 am

Last year I was actually sitting next to the pilot using my camera (on video mode), I filmed the entire landing. Unfortunately I didn't push the button down long enough so I didn't record anything!

So I would assume that you can use your camera and/or camcorder without any problems.

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:44 am

Cheers Sus

WOW....sitting up front.....that would be amazing!!!

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:13 am

I too have been in the second seat taking pictures. Warning: If any of the travelers in your group have mild flight phobia or small plane unease, they are not going to like it. I thought it was great.

NoTanLines · Post by **NoTanLines** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:19 am

MrB wrote:Hiya Folks!

Now that we are under the two month point for the massive November get together, I feel like I can start asking my questions without the sinking feeling that it is just too far away and depressing to think about!!

I know there are FAA regs about electronic devices being in operation on flights, but I was wondering if anyone who used CapeAir was permitted to, or just plane (pun intended) used a camera or camcorder for the short jump to STT?

I have some shots from a big AA Airbus, but I imagine that the views from a Cessna would be really cool.

John,

It shouldn't be a problem. RickG and I flew a Clair Aero 7 seater plane from Tortola to Anegada. We pulled out the camera as soon as we came upon the island and took some amazing pictures.

Cheers,
Christine

tjwgrr · Post by **tjwgrr** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:24 am

Couldn't find a video of SJU to STT, but here's one from SJU to Vieques on Cape Air which will give you some idea of the flight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSUEuG8jP0g

alw1977 · Post by **alw1977** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:37 am

Your question has obviously been answered, but I'll chime in and say that you'll very likely be able to use your camera or camcorder on the flight. From my understanding, the "no electronic devices" rule is mainly for cell phones. In fact, I've taken pictures upon landing many times in large jets and no one has ever said anything to me.

Have fun on that flight. I took a similar flight in Costa Rica last May and loved it. My next desire is to take a sea plane flight from STT to STX.

mrscaptainjay · Post by **mrscaptainjay** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:56 am

Jay used the iPhone to take some pics from the plane when he was flying back from PR to STT.

SusanNJ · Post by **SusanNJ** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:57 am

Here is the shot that I was trying to "video" record from the co-pilot seat.

I am hoping when we go back next month I'll sit in the same seat and be able to get the video this time!

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:37 pm

WOW!!!!!!

That would be great vid to get!!! I have vid on my iPhone, so I can at least use that. I need to get that seat!

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