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  1. Harvey
    GST does not have to be paid GST is not a problem. It's the same process (and name) in both NZ and Aust... it is only if you are bringing a plane into either country permanently ('importing' it) you have to pay GST. But bringing it in temporary you get a note (carnet ?) that waives it so long as you take it out ('export') it within a certain time. Not sure what length of time this is, but it must be reasonably long as yachts are treated the same and they often stay for 6 months. For this reason Customs ask the serial number of the aircraft so they can see that the one you take back out is the one you bought in. You don't have to pay and reclaim. Cheers, Harvey
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    International flight by Ultralight It is possible to fly internationally in an ultralight, and many have done so. Most of the requirements are the same as for a certified aircraft; maps, liferaft, flight plan, sufficient fuel, good nav gear, radio, transponder, passport, passenger manifest, customs declarations, agriculture inspection and customs clearance. (As a rule of thumb, the plane is ready to depart once the weight of the paperwork exceeds the weight of the aircraft.) But as ultralights are sub-ICAO (below the level that there is international agreement for each country to accept other's registered aircraft), you have to request the other country give you permission to fly in their airspace with your aircraft. This is not automatic, but they are likely to agree if the type is already flying in their country.
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