Planning a trip to Tahiti

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1 SERVICES GUIDE INSTALLING WIPAIR FLOATS ON A NEW TWIN OTTER DHC Planning a trip to Tahiti By Paul Chamberland, General Manager TASC, Tahiti IN THIS ISSUE: Planning a trip to the beautiful island of Tahiti? It would be my pleasure to assist you, through this article, to make your planned trip a success for you and your client. As with all international operations, planning ahead will make your operation a success. First, the routing can be simple if you have the 8 ½ hours of range necessary to reach us from most destinations. If not, we can assist you with a few stops like Easter Island or Hawaii. French Polynesia is governed under French authority and French civil aviation so coming to visit us in Tahiti requires similar entry requirements as flying into France. Please visit our website, for entry requirements. French Polynesia has approximately 118 islands and many guests will couple their trip with a yacht to enjoy all that French Polynesia has to offer. We assist many aircrafts in visiting the various islands with not only planning, but actual crew and ground support in isolated areas. It must be understood; however, that all flights visiting French Polynesia must first enter Tahiti NTAA as this is the only port of entry to clear customs and immigration. While in Tahiti, we will provide all the services required for your continuation. The FBO in Tahiti is comparable to any in the United States with full service, passenger lounge, maintenance, and on-site customs and immigration. Hotels and restaurants on Tahiti are great, but for crews planning an extended visit; our sister Island of Moorea can be a more pleasurable alternative. Please note that tips, taxes, and service fees are already included in restaurants listed menu prices. Should your aircraft be positioned in French Polynesia for more than 7 to 10 days; it would be advisable to wash the aircraft and fan the engines in order to prevent any corrosion problems due to high humidity. In any case, we are here to make your stay in French Polynesia most enjoyable, the people here are warm and friendly.

2 TASC SERVICES GUIDE OCTOBER 2013 EDITION TASC Helicopter Support By Michel Rainville, Pacific Helicopter Support For the past two years Pacific Helicopter Support, in cooperation with TASC, have provided the yacht community with an integrated support solution for their yacht helicopters. Beginning with the initial unpacking of the helicopter shipped in a sea container and assisting your crew with the initial startup; TASC will support you with all the logistics related to such an operation. TASC ground and maintenance crew will also groom and wash the helicopter, provide maintenance services such as battery capacity checks, and assist you with the various aspects of in-service maintenance. Also, our logistics services can assist your pilots with all facets of fuel positioning, navigation within the islands, ground logistics, and French-speaking navigators. Of course, a very important feature will be that your clients feel comfortable arriving at the FBO in our VIP lounge. Baggage will be transferred seamlessly into the helicopter and, when ready, we will escort the passengers straight to the helicopter. After a hard day s work the helicopter will be serviced, cleaned, groomed and placed carefully back into the hangar. We also produce special pumps for helicopter barrel refueling in the outer islands should it be necessary. This compact system provides a secure way to upload additional fuel in remote locations. We can also preposition fuel at remote locations.

3 3 OSMOCO HELIDECK SYSTEM IS PART OF OUR HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE TASC is investing heavily in new helicopter support equipment. With the increasing amount of helicopters we are now supporting for our yacht friends; you will find support services from grooming and washing to turbine wash systems and Osmoco Helideck systems that prevent any damage to your helicopter in towing in and out of the hangar. Furthermore, the Osmoco Helideck is fully lit with LED lighting and outfitted with an innovative braking system. Michel Rainville of Pacific Helicopter Support can be reached at TASC: country code 689, phone number or by at

4 TASC SERVICES GUIDE OCTOBER 2013 EDITION Large Aircraft Service WE LOVE BBJs AND ABJs TASC provides a full service environment, as well as a secure location at the airport with CCTV cameras and surveillance. We have our own private apron with parking for 5 large jets. Our VIP lounge and on-site customs and immigration will provide your guests with efficient and well-appointed facilities. TASC also provides full aircraft wash and grooming for the BBJs. Our unique aircraft wash system includes a soap mixer system with rust inhibitors. We can also fan the engines and inject high-pressure water to provide relief from the salt air that is common in our islands. Carpet and upholstery steam service is also offered, as well as assistance with any minor interior cabin repairs.

5 5 FULL GROUND SERVICE FOR BBJ/ABJ Our competent ground crew at TASC provide full service for your BBJ/ABJ requirements including baggage handling, beautiful stair system, ground power units, air-conditioning unit, and a variety of tow-bars with torque protection. The ground crew operates with full communication and a four-person wing walker crew as well as a crew chief and tug driver. All aircraft movements are done in the safest conditions possible. LARGE AIRCRAFT SERVICE LBS. TASC NOW PROVIDES SERVICE FOR AIRCRAFTS UP TO LBS. OF WEIGHT. ALL BBJ, 757, 767, A320 AND SIMILAR AIRCRAFTS CAN NOW BE ACCOMMODATED AT THE FBO.

6 TASC SERVICES GUIDE OCTOBER 2013 EDITION Ground Support & Maintenance TASC s wholly owned maintenance organization, Polynésie Perles, is a part 145 EASA AMO. TASC has managed aircraft repair situations ranging from simple line service tasks to full engine, stabiliser and winglet removal. We have a number of jacks and tooling for most of the jets that transit in Tahiti, including the Bombardier, Gulfstream and Dassault products as well as limited capabilities on Citation and Embraer aircraft. Of course, we need the assistance of your maintenance organisation to provide logistical support for your aircraft. Equipment: 45,000 DBP/500, 000 lbs. push back tractor with GPU 12,000 DBP/120,000 lbs. push back tractor Baggage tractors and platforms VDC Ground Power Units VAC 400 HZ GPU Lavatory carts and FDA grade Fresh Water cart 20 Ton pre-boarding air-conditioning unit and power unit Grooming cart with integrated generator Hydraulic cart Baggage Services and belt loaders Elevator platforms Oxygen and Nitrogen cart with booster service Variety of tow-bars and tow assist devices BBJ and ABJ fueling platforms Quarantine services Aircraft wash rig with soap mix system and salt inhibiter induction system

7 7 HEAVY DUTY MODERN GSE TASC is a full service FBO with state of the art ground handling services. We arrange all the ground portion of your flight as well as the interaction with Civil Aviation, Customs & Immigration, and Phyto Sanitary inspection services. Our services range from aircraft parking/hangar to all the required ground handling services from GPU to grooming cart, lavatory service, ultra filtration pure fresh water service, catering facilities, laundry room, lounges, limited hangar space, line service, and of course, Exxon Mobil fuel products.

8 TASC SERVICES GUIDE OCTOBER 2013 EDITION VIP Passenger & Crew Services VIP PASSENGER SERVICES TASC is geared towards making sure passengers have a great arrival in Tahiti. With your accord we offer flower lays, Tahitian plantation rum or non-alcoholic punch made with fresh pineapple and organic coconut juice, we can even add musicians or dancers if you like (a popular feature as Tahiti is renowned for flowers, dance and ukulele music). Then we welcome them in our executive passenger lounge decorated with mother of pearl furniture and a black pearl theme. Customs and immigration are done at the FBO as well as Phyto Sanitary inspection for flights with endemic status especially for fruit flies. We offer, of course, ground transportation or charter service to the outer islands. We are also your emergency point of service for any problems you may encounter while in French Polynesia from emergency medical evacuation to arranging a special excursion or the charter of a luxurious yacht. We provide the following: Customs and Immigration on Site Full Service Lounge Espresso Bar International Transit Lounge Secured Facility T.V. Room Charter transfer service to outer islands via island our commuters Welcome with flower lay and punch, (dancers and music available)

9 9 QUARANTINE SERVICES NOW OFFERED AT TASC TASC is proud to have the first quarantine services in French Polynesia, offered exclusively for our Private Jet clientele. Please contact our concierge services for details on bringing your cat or dog with you to French Polynesia, a number of steps and documents are required. Customs and Immigration on Site Passenger and Crew Lounge Flight Planning Weather Station Crew Rest Area Showers Crew Transport Crew activities and excursion planning Secretarial services and Bluetooth printers Crew private rest area and multi-media room We also provide a rapid Wi-Fi connection VIP CREW SERVICES The flight crews that visit TASC are our most important clientele. We make sure that your flight and the FBO services for your clients will provide you with a pleasant, unstressful experience. Travelling to a foreign destination with unfamiliar surroundings can be daunting, but at TASC we make sure you feel secure with the aircraft handling, and we have a whole range of services catered to the flight crew. This includes transport to your hotel, accommodation assistance, car rental and guides. We also have a crew entertainment director to assist you for longer stays. They will assist you in planning activities, sports, and cultural events.

10 TASC SERVICES GUIDE OCTOBER 2013 EDITION Charter Services TASC provides charter service with its parent corporation, Polynésie Perles, using aircrafts like the Beech 1900D commuter within French Polynesia. The flights are operated by Pol Air under a French registry CTA. Many of our clients that fly with their corporate aircraft at our Tahiti FBO require a charter service from our hub due to landing restrictions of larger corporate jets. We organize an airplane to airplane transfer; so we can transport you to the more inaccessible islands for a wonderful adventure. EXECUTIVE CHARTER Would you like to fly to French Polynesia, Tahiti, Bora Bora and have us arrange your trip and charter an aircraft for you? TASC uses only the best providers that have been certified by our flight department and have the necessary certificates to ensure a quality trip. From Boeing Business Jets to Gulfstream V and Bombardier Global Express XRS; our charter partners are truly outstanding, and their delivery of quality air transportation in a luxurious setting is second to none. Island Charters/Transfers TASC provides charter service with its parent corporation, Polynésie Perles, using aircrafts like the Beech 1900D commuter within French Polynesia. The flights are operated by Pol Air under a French registry CTA. Many of our clients that fly with their corporate aircraft at our Tahiti FBO require a charter service from our hub due to landing restrictions of larger corporate jets. We organize an airplane to airplane transfer; so we can transport you to the more inaccessible islands for a wonderful adventure. International Executive Charter Would you like to fly to French Polynesia, Tahiti, Bora Bora and have us arrange your trip and charter an aircraft for you? TASC uses only the best providers that have been certified by our flight department and have the necessary certificates to ensure a quality trip. From Boeing Business Jets to Gulfstream V and Bombardier Global Express XRS; our charter partners are truly outstanding, and their delivery of quality air transportation in a luxurious setting is second to none.

11 11 Exectutive Charter Services Beech 1900D Island Commuter (19 passenger) Island Transfers International Jet Service from anywhere on the globe to French Polynesia from service providers Private Island charter service Limited cargo support MEDIVAC CHARTER TASC is partner with Osmoco; a Canadian Medevac provider with more than 30 years of Medical Evacuation and Rescue experience. From Intensive care to Neonatal transfers, we can organise a safe and secure medical evacuation anywhere in French Polynesia with service to the mainland, North America, Europe and Asia through our network of qualified Air Ambulance partners. Medivac Charter Services Medivac Beech 1900D Pressurized Island Medical Transfer Full ALS Service AAMS Standards

12 TASC SERVICES GUIDE OCTOBER 2013 EDITION Location & Contact Tahiti Air Service & Conciergerie FBO is located on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. French Polynesia is a chain of more than 130 islands. The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi.) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi.) of ocean. It is made up of six groups of islands. The largest and most populated island is Tahiti, in the Society Islands. Tahiti is the ideal tech-stop location as a transit point from Asia/Australia to US/South American destinations. Our rapid tech-stop ground service allows you to fuel and get services in a 1 hour quick turnaround window. Tahiti is approximately 8.5 hours flight time from LAX. You can contact TASC through our online form via our website at or by using the contact information provided below. For any urgent matter please contact us by phone. TASC FBO Papeete Faa a International Airport (NTAA/PPT) Aéroport International de FAA A BP. 6806, Faa a 98703, Tahiti Polynésie Française Phone: (+689) Fax: (+689) /7: (+689) info@tascfbo.com Website: Location: S W ft. X 148ft. ILS VOR DME 13 deg E Elevation: 5 ft. Time Zone: UTC + 10 Tower: Ground Atis FBO Frequency: Fuel: Jet A-1 and AVGAS