Folks,
That's going to be an interesting exercise in a 180, not the greatest performer of all time, as I well recall from many moons ago. Especially the leg Hilo to the mainland. I sure hope the guys really do their homework about this sector, I have personally done two Mayday relays for aircraft that went in the drink on that leg, I have lost count of how many have not made it.
Perhaps they should talk to the principal of "Clamback's Pacific Adventure Tours" for first hand experience.
I don't want to sound like a wet blanket, but with two up, the old Comanche 180 would not have been my first choice, second choice or any choice for this leg. There is a practical limit to overloads.
Tootle pip!!
PS: It's not the Pacific where the fuel problem will be.
Last edited by LeadSled; 4th Jun 2013 at 01:30.