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Old 1st May 2012 | 11:39
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Hodja
 
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The biggest obstacle by far, is your aircraft range - somehow you'll need to add a couple of ferry tanks, otherwise it's going to be a logistical nightmare, organising all these stops & sourcing fuel - and no reserves for bad wx, diversions etc.

How about taking out the right seat and add a 25 gal ferry tank?

Iow, either you or a ferry pilot flies the plane solo.

Also I'd definitely fly VFR coastal. Single engine rotax across the Amazon, through the ITCZ? Well - maybe I'd do it just once for the 'adventure', but no way I'd consider this a "safe" option...

But in regards to your question: Yes, I'd definitely fly it home...ferry trips are amazing.

Btw, why don't you ask SeaMax USA how they ferry the planes to the US. They should know.

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