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DonFromTX 08-23-2013 09:41 AM

They did it TWICE!!

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Originally Posted by Flyer68 (Post 800590)
Google the airplane factory. They are in So Africa and build the "Sling." The flew it around the world with the same engine. The trip included a leg from LA to Hawaii.


Flyer68 08-23-2013 09:43 AM

Flight to Hawaii
 
Google the "airplane factory" in So. Africa. They build the "Sling" there. They flew it around the world with the same engine we have in the -12. Also, there have been a number of other airplanes to do the same with the Rotax 912.

DaleB 08-23-2013 10:21 AM

If a guy had the right connections, maybe a CVN or two could be used for refueling stops and to stretch your legs, make a potty stop and get a little coffee. :)

longranger 08-23-2013 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Clark (Post 800427)
With seemingly plenty of fuel, he turned around on the first leg SBA to HNL, at something around 8 hours, the actual wind was going to put him about 75 miles short.

Still cutting it too close, but the Bay area is about 75 nm closer to HNL than SBA. Landing in Kahului instead of Honolulu would save another 50 or so.;)

craigvince 08-23-2013 01:20 PM

When we ferry larger planes westbound, we launch from Santa Maria and fly direct to Hilo. This seems to be the shortest line with favoring winds. Monterey is a bit shorter, but usually the wind angle doesn't make up for it.


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