Help Is Available For Pilots To Learn New Border-Crossing Rules

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New rules that require passenger manifests to be filed online by general aviation pilots crossing U.S. borders became effective on Monday, and this week both EAA and AOPA are offering aids for pilots who need to get up to speed. EAA has developed a “kneeboard fact sheet” to help with flight planning. The one-page PDF file can be downloaded free at the EAA Web site. AOPA’s Air Safety Foundation has developed a new interactive course, Understanding eAPIS: A Pilot’s Guide to Online Customs Reporting. The course provides a simple overview of the new electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS). The course outlines how to sign up for and activate an eAPIS account, how to upload manifests and submit arrival and departure notices online, and runs through various flight scenarios. The course is free and available to anyone.

Pilots can also go directly to the eAPIS Web site to set up an account and learn more about the procedures. Failure to comply can result in a fine of $5,000 the first time and $10,000 for subsequent instances.

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