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Old 08-22-2013, 12:34 PM
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Default RV-12 to Hawaii ???

Is it possible to fly an RV12 from California to Hawaii (2050 miles)?

If yes, how to do it?
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Old 08-22-2013, 12:50 PM
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Is it possible to fly an RV12 from California to Hawaii (2050 miles)?

If yes, how to do it?
Take wings off....load in cargo jet. Could not carry enough fuel plus average pilot weight...
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Old 08-22-2013, 12:56 PM
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Swim the first 2000 miles.
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Old 08-22-2013, 01:03 PM
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Default Theory Says it is possible

Using Vans numbers:

Empty wt of 740#
Gross wt +10% is 1452# (Allowed for long range ferry)
Useful load of 712#

Range with 20 gals at 5500 rpm is 555nm
80 gals would give 2,220nm or 2,456nm at 5000rpm (100KTAS)
80 gals is 480 pounds leaving 232# for pilot, survival stuff food etc.

Flight would be nearly 20-24 hours.

Aux 60 gal tank in pax seat could be plumbed in.

In theory doable, but not anything I would ever want to do....
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Old 08-22-2013, 01:41 PM
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You'd be a lot better off bringing it to us and we'll load it in a shipping container and ship it over. There is no practical safe way to fly it that far over water.

We ship planes all over the world, by the way, in case anyone else is thinking of exporting a plane.
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Old 08-22-2013, 01:47 PM
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One question: Why? I like Craig's solution. With the removable wings of the RV-12, crating and shipping should be a snap.
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Old 08-22-2013, 02:08 PM
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Is it possible to fly an RV12 from California to Hawaii (2050 miles)?

If yes, how to do it?
Before Mike beats me to it - Welcome to VAF, Robert.

I assume you are asking the question from an academic standpoint from the looks of your user name.

Just because folks say it cannot, or should not be done, does not mean someone won't successfully do it at some point. I often wonder similar things about what kind of range we can really squeeze out of our aircraft if we put our minds to it. The only limiting factor for me is having the brass to actually try it!
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Old 08-22-2013, 03:15 PM
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Default Oil consumption

I don't know if the Rotax uses any oil but oil consumption should also be looked at very closely for a flight of that duration. People do stuff just to do it, lots of unnecessary stuff, do your homework and go for it if that's your passion.
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Old 08-22-2013, 03:33 PM
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Headwinds are very strong on the route going.
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Old 08-22-2013, 04:07 PM
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Would be a good chance to find Amelia's remains!!!
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