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Old 23rd Jul 2006, 08:19
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MBJ
 
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Originally Posted by Flying Lawyer
Baldegret
Why not do it?
It seems such a shame to crate it all the way and miss out on a wonderful experience.
FL
Done this trip a couple of times in a Longranger and Squirrel. It would be a fantastic experience but if you do change your mind, check carefully the availability of Avgas. A good route takes you via Toronto, Val d'or, Grand Riviere, Kujuack, Iqaluit (Frobisher Bay) Greenlandair helipad near the mouth of Sondrestromfjord, Nuuk, Narsasuak and and Kulusuk. BUT there's a 410nm leg from there to Reyjavik. Thereafter its all downhill - Vagar (Faroes) - Scotland etc.

I think you're better off carrying extra fuel and a lot of survival kit than another pilot.

However, its probably getting a bit late to set up for this year.
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