Flying around the world.....
Good Afternoon all,
For some time I have wanted to fly round the world ( Since 2000 when Jennifer Muarry flew her R44 solo. I used to see the chopper a lot as she lived up the road from my parents farm)
My aim is to fly solo around the world and raise over $2 Millon for Cancer Research.
The questions that I have had in my head are:-
How much experience is enough? In hours?
What is the best plane to use ( I'd love to do it i a Viper Jet, but I think it will more then likely be a Cirrus SR22)
How likely would I get sponsors to funded the trip? (ideally an aircraft manufacturer lending me a plane) Ive been in touch with a few people about funding for fuel etc that seems fine.
Have you ever thought/done it? I'd love to hear from you!
By the time I take on the trip I will be PPL IRF plus aerobatics and low level flight training at a military school.
I've got rough ideas of routes. I don't want to use ferry tanks and fly the pacific. The least amount of time over water the better! And the idea of having huge amounts of gas behind me doesn't boed well.
Sorry if this is in the wrong place.
Thanks,
Dominic.