There was a Contingency Plan to return to The Gilberts and find somewhere clear (beach, playing field) or ditch close to shore. AE had discussed this with Gene Vidal former head of Air Commerce.....
It appears to me that a bit of a read of my website may be in order. I discuss the Contingency Plan and how it was discovered.
We did go in JUne but had to pull out early due to a set of circumstances too many to discuss right now. I'll put another post up later today bringing things up to date..
In the meantime please read the website and ask lots of questions and think about "Best Lift/Drag speed".
David Billings
www.earhartsearchpng.com