Planning a trip to Tahiti

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IN THIS ISSUE:
Planning a trip to Tahiti
By Paul Chamberland, General Manager TASC, Tahiti
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, www.tascfbo.com, 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.
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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.
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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 40 50 44 11 or by email at [email protected]
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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.
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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
500 000 LBS.
TASC NOW PROVIDES SERVICE FOR AIRCRAFTS UP TO 500 000 LBS. OF WEIGHT. ALL BBJ, 757, 767, A320 AND SIMILAR
AIRCRAFTS CAN NOW BE ACCOMMODATED AT THE FBO.
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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
• 5-28.5 VDC Ground
Power Units
• 2-110 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
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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.
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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:
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ustoms and Immigration on Site
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Full Service Lounge
Espresso Bar
International Transit Lounge
Secured Facility
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harter transfer service to outer
islands via island our commuters
• Welcome with flower lay and punch,
(dancers and music available)
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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.
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ustoms and Immigration on Site
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Passenger and Crew Lounge
Flight Planning
Weather Station
Crew Rest Area
Showers
Crew Transport
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rew 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.
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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.
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Exectutive Charter Services
• B
eech 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
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edivac Beech 1900D
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Pressurized Island Medical Transfer
Full ALS Service
AAMS Standards
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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 www.tascfbo.com 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) 40 50 44 11
Fax: (+689) 40 50 44 12
24/7: (+689) 87 28 44 92
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tascfbo.com
Location: S17-33.2 W149-36.4
11 204ft. X 148ft. ILS VOR DME 13 deg E
Elevation: 5 ft.
Time Zone: UTC + 10
Tower: 118.1 Ground 121.9 Atis 128.8
FBO Frequency: 131.9
Fuel: Jet A-1 and AVGAS