"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote:

You've picked the height of the hurricane season. November will be better than
either September or October. IFR flying in the Bahamas tends to be a local
event, except at night, then it's everywhere (by law).

I understand hurricanes. I can watch their expected path. It is
widespread thunderstorms and visibility limiting haze that concerns
me.

How long would you be staying? You have a lot more flexibility with a shorter
stay or an instrument rating. If I couldn't find VFR all along the route, I'd
much rather have VFR going into the Bahamas and IFR coming back into the states.
IFR flying can be a real PITA trying to get into the family islands; not so bad
for Nassau or Freeport.

VFR only. It may be a few hour trip. Get there. Sit on a beach for
a bit then head back If I find a reason to stay longer maybe an
overnighter.

Ron Lee