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HeloDrvr
29th Apr 2007, 14:12
Been investigating the logistics/ misc. considerations of ferrying of a 109S across the North Atlantic. Getting to the West Coast of Iceland is no problem. However Reykjavik to Greenland is over 400nm. Too far even w/ both factory aux. tanks.

Anyone have experience or knowledge with fuel stops further North and West (BIRF or BIPA or other). Looking for a better launching off point to Greenland.
Also, from the West coast of Greenland at Godthab (BGGH) to Canada is even farther. Anyone have experience with fuel at a point further to the North where the crossing is as little as 190n.m.

Thanks.

Check 6
29th Apr 2007, 17:09
There is a 281nm route from BIIS (Isafjordur, Iceland) to BGCO (Constable Pynt).
Here is a list of Icelandic Airports:
http://worldaerodata.com/countries/Iceland.php

Greenland Airports: http://www.aircraft-charter-world.com/airports/northamerica/greenland.htm

As you realize, Greenland is huge and airports are few.

Here is a great circle mapper: http://gc.kls2.com/

Methinks you need a bigger ferry tank. ;)