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Old 08-23-2013, 09:41 AM
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They did it TWICE!!

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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.
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Old 08-23-2013, 09:43 AM
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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.
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Old 08-23-2013, 10:21 AM
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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.
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Old 08-23-2013, 12:54 PM
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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.
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:20 PM
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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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