Are you kidding?...crossing the Bass in a single???...i would not even attempt it in a twin!
Having said that, my critical engine decided to disintegrate at 9000' with 9 pax, max fuel and 60 miles to King Is. resulted a feathered trip with very white knuckels on the throttle constantly loosing altitude. It was a recently overhauled IGSO 480 with only 20 hours on it.
The reason?
Listen to this Capt Wally!.... Incorrect Continental valve locks installed in a Lyco resulting 6 inlet valves dropping into the cylinders!
If it happened on take off i would not be here to tell this!